Description

Propane Tricarboxylic Acid is a versatile tricarboxylic acid derivative with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis and material science. Its unique molecular structure, featuring three carboxylic acid groups, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex polymers, chelating agents, and specialty fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and industrial manufacturers seeking high-purity functionalized acids.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers requiring enhanced thermal stability or specific functional groups.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, where its multiple acid groups allow for the creation of specific pharmacophores or prodrug linkages.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Acts as a starting material for manufacturing advanced chelating agents and sequestrants used in water treatment, detergent formulations, and metal purification processes.
• Fine Chemical & Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis to create ligands for homogeneous catalysis or as a scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures in fine chemicals.
• Coating & Adhesive Formulations: Functions as a modifier to improve adhesion, cross-link density, and chemical resistance in high-performance coatings, inks, and adhesive systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry, material science, and medicinal chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propane Tricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	51750-56-2
Molecular Formula	C6H8O6
Molecular Weight	176.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid; Tricarballylic Acid; Propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid; β-Carboxyglutaric Acid; 3-Carboxypentanedioic Acid; Allyltricarboxylic Acid; NSC 9235
EINECS	257-397-7

Quality Control

Our Propane Tricarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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