Description

3-Butene-1,2,3-Tricarboxylic Acid is a versatile, unsaturated tricarboxylic acid derivative with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both carboxylic acid functionalities and a reactive double bond, makes it a valuable multifunctional building block for creating complex molecules. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those requiring carboxylic acid or anhydride functionalities for bioactivity or conjugation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its unsaturated backbone can be leveraged for further chemical modifications.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to introduce carboxylic acid groups into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion, dyeability, or reactivity in coatings and composites.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Its multiple carboxyl groups make it a starting material for synthesizing novel chelating ligands used in metal sequestration, catalysis, or water treatment formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other cyclization processes to construct complex polycyclic or heterocyclic frameworks in fine chemical production.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butene-1,2,3-Tricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	26326-05-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8O6
Molecular Weight	188.13 g/mol
Synonyms	But-3-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; 3-Butene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; 1-Propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; NSC 163983; 3-Butene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid (ACI); 26326-05-6 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Butene-1,2,3-Tricarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from HPLC, NMR, and titration methods. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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