Description

3-Pentene-1,3,4-Tricarboxylic Acid is a versatile, unsaturated tricarboxylic acid derivative that serves as a valuable multifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a double bond and three carboxylic acid groups, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex polymers, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceutical precursors. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the fine chemical, polymer, and life science industries seeking to introduce specific functionality and reactivity into their molecular architectures.

Application

• Polymer Chemistry: As a trifunctional monomer for the synthesis of novel polyesters, polyamides, and cross-linked polymer networks with tailored properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key chiral synthon or scaffold in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Chemicals & Additives: Used in the formulation of corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, and complexing agents for industrial water treatment.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in coatings, adhesives, and resin systems to enhance durability, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile starting material for Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other transformations to construct complex organic molecules.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Modified to produce ligands for metal sequestration in various chemical processes and environmental applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Pentene-1,3,4-Tricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	577-53-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10O6
Molecular Weight	202.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pentene-1,3,4-Tricarboxylic Acid; 3-Pentene-1,3,4-Tricarboxylic Acid; 1-Propene-1,2,3-Tricarboxylic Acid; 3-Carboxy-4-pentene-1,1,2-Tricarboxylic Acid; 3-Pentene-1,3,4-Tricarboxylic Acid (mixed isomers); (E)-3-Pentene-1,3,4-Tricarboxylic Acid; (Z)-3-Pentene-1,3,4-Tricarboxylic Acid; Unsaturated Tricarboxylic Acid C8
EINECS	209-406-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Pentene-1,3,4-Tricarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, isomer content, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliable performance and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize exposure to moisture and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomer Ratio (E/Z)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.