rac-Terpenylic Acid

• CAT Number: R035859
• CAS Number: 116-51-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H12O4
• Molecular Weight: 172.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Tetrahydro-2,2-dimethyl-5-oxo-3-furanacetic Acid; 3-(1-Hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-γ-lactone Glutaric Acid
• Storage: +4 ℃
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2,2-dimethyl-5-oxooxolan-3-yl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12O4/c1-8(2)5(3-6(9)10)4-7(11)12-8/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: NQWMPKJASNNZMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(C(CC(=O)O1)CC(=O)O)C

rac-Terpenylic acid is a racemic mixture of terpenylic acid, which is a naturally occurring organic compound derived from terpenes. It features prominently in atmospheric chemistry as a marker for biogenic emissions from plants. This compound plays a crucial role in the formation of secondary organic aerosols, influencing air quality and climate.