Description

Mucoric Acid CAS NO 140207-84-7 is a specialized organic acid of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and research. This compound serves as a valuable building block and intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories, process development chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors seeking high-purity intermediates for complex synthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reagent or substrate in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and proteomics research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for producing specialty chemicals, including complex organic molecules, ligands, and catalysts.
• Agrochemical Development: Potential precursor in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical compound for method development, chemical library synthesis, and exploratory chemistry in both university and corporate settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mucoric Acid
CAS No.	140207-84-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Mucoric acid; (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid; 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyadipic acid; D-Mucoric acid; L-Mucoric acid; Mucorate; Tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mucoric Acid is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.