Agent Name | Muconic acid |
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CAS Number | 505-70-4 |
Formula | C6-H6-O4 |
Major Category | Other Classes |
Synonyms | 1,3-Butadiene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid; 2,4-Hexadienedioic acid; Hexa-2,4-dienedioic acid; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Organic Acids |
Description | White crystalline solid; [Chem Service MSDS] |
Sources/Uses | A metabolite of benzene that is reportedly a reliable indicator of occupational exposure; [ChemIDplus] "trans,trans-Muconic acid is a metabolite of benzene in humans." [Wikipedia] t,t-Muconic acid in urine (500 ug/g creatinine at end of shift) is used as a BEI for benzene; [TLVs and BEIs] |
Comments | See "trans,trans-Muconic acid." |
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