Description

1,2,3,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its four carboxyl groups, which provide versatile reactivity for creating complex polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent to manufacture high-performance polyimides, polyesters, and epoxy resins.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Acts as an organic linker for constructing porous MOF materials used in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing complex organic colorants and photographic chemicals.
• Coordination Chemistry & Chelation: Functions as a multidentate ligand for metal complexation in catalytic and analytical applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	479-47-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6O8
Molecular Weight	254.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid; 1,2,3,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid; Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid; 1,2,3,5-BTCA; Pyromellitic Acid Isomer; NSC 403107; 1,2,3,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic-1,2:3,5-dianhydride (dehydration product)
EINECS	207-535-3

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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