Description

3-Carboxytropolone is a functionalized tropolone derivative characterized by a carboxylic acid group on its seven-membered aromatic ring. This compound matters as a versatile and highly reactive chemical building block, offering unique chelating and metal-binding properties due to its specific molecular architecture. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from organic synthesis to the development of novel metal complexes and catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting metalloenzymes or requiring specific metal-chelating motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new fungicides or herbicides, leveraging its bioactive tropolone core.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a potent ligand for transition metals (e.g., Fe, Cu, Zn) to create catalysts for organic transformations or model compounds for biochemical studies.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of advanced materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or functional polymers, due to its rigid, planar structure and multiple coordination sites.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a chelating agent in analytical methods for the selective extraction or detection of specific metal ions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in complex molecule construction where the introduction of a carboxylic acid-functionalized tropolone ring system is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Carboxytropolone
CAS No.	33739-60-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6O4
Molecular Weight	178.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Tropolonecarboxylic Acid; Tropolone-3-carboxylic Acid; 2-Hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one-3-carboxylic Acid; 3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one; 1,2-Cycloheptanedione-3-carboxylic Acid; β-Carboxytropolone; 3-CT
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Quality Control

Our 3-Carboxytropolone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (HPLC), identification (IR), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical R&D and production needs.

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). The product is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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