Description

trans-2-Butene-1,4-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid derivative, also known as trans-Muconic Acid. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable chemical building block and intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty polymer, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, unsaturated backbone.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialty polyamides, polyesters, and other polymers with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating complex organic molecules, including ligands, chelating agents, and specialty additives.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in formulations for coatings, adhesives, and resins where its dicarboxylic acid functionality enables polymer cross-linking.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science applications.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in metabolic pathway research and as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-2-Butene-1,4-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	4436-74-2
Molecular Formula	C6H6O4
Molecular Weight	142.11 g/mol
Synonyms	trans,trans-Muconic Acid; (E,E)-Muconic Acid; trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienedioic Acid; (2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienedioic Acid; 1,3-Butadiene-1,4-dicarboxylic Acid; all-trans-Muconic Acid
EINECS	224-651-4

Quality Control

Our trans-2-Butene-1,4-Dicarboxylic Acid is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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 kept 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%
Melting Point	290 - 300 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.