CAS No. 4436-74-2

Batch: Purity:99.58
trans-β-Hydromuconic acid Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the trans-β-Hydromuconic acid product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 4436-74-2
Molecular Formula

C6H8O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 144.13
SMILES C(C=CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

trans-β-Hydromuconic acid is a naturally occurring unsaturated dicarboxylic acid metabolite produced during human fatty acid oxidation processes. Urinary excretion of this metabolic derivative is elevated in patients with dicarboxylic aciduria, a pathological condition linked to impaired mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation pathways. Monitoring levels of trans-β-hydromuconic acid serves as an important biochemical marker for characterizing fatty acid oxidation disorders and systemic metabolic dysfunction. [1]

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 29 mg/mL (201.2 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.