Description

trans-Aconitic Acid is an important unsaturated tricarboxylic acid found in plants like sugar cane and serves as a key intermediate in the Krebs cycle. This compound matters for its versatile reactivity as a building block for synthesizing polymers, complexing agents, and various fine chemicals. Industries requiring high-purity organic intermediates, including pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and specialty polymer production, will find this product essential for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polyesters and coatings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for manufacturing certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Chelating Agent: Functions as a metal ion chelator in water treatment and industrial cleaning formulations.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in metabolic pathway studies and enzymology.
• Food & Flavor Industry: Employed as a starting material for certain food additives and flavoring agents (subject to appropriate grade availability).

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-Aconitic Acid
CAS No.	4023-65-8
Molecular Formula	C6H6O6
Molecular Weight	174.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Aconitic Acid (trans-isomer); (1E)-1-Propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid; trans-1-Propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid; Achilleic Acid; Citridic Acid; Equisetic Acid; Isoaconitic Acid; 3-Carboxyglutaconic Acid
EINECS	223-702-9

Quality Control

Our trans-Aconitic 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 precise specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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