Description

Truxinic Acid CAS NO 528-35-8 is a dicarboxylic acid derivative of truxene, serving as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, polycyclic structure makes it a compound of significant interest for the development of novel materials and pharmaceuticals. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a core unit for constructing organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and porous organic frameworks (POFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high stereochemical purity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Truxinic Acid
CAS No.	528-35-8
Molecular Formula	C18H16O4
Molecular Weight	296.32 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Truxinic Acid; (E,E)-2,4-Diphenylcyclobutane-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid; Truxinic Acid (mixture of isomers); 1,3-Cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid, 2,4-diphenyl-, (1R,3S)-rel-; Truxinic acids
EINECS	208-434-7

Quality Control

Our Truxinic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

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 prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee (by Chiral HPLC)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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