Description

Deca-2,4,6,8(E,E,E,E)-Tetraenedioic Acid is a high-purity, conjugated polyunsaturated dicarboxylic acid characterized by its specific all-trans (E,E,E,E) configuration. This compound matters as a valuable, structurally defined building block and intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly those with conjugated polyene backbones, such as retinoid analogs or specific enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced active ingredients, where its diacid functionality and rigid structure can contribute to specific biological activity or photostability.
• Specialty Polymer Precursor: Acts as a monomer for synthesizing functional polyamides, polyesters, or polyimides with potential applications in high-performance materials, coatings, or optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, condensation polymerizations, and other coupling reactions to construct complex molecular frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: Its carboxylate groups make it a candidate for designing novel chelating agents or ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysis.
• Biochemical Research: Investigated as a potential mimic or inhibitor in biochemical pathways involving natural polyene compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Deca-2,4,6,8(E,E,E,E)-Tetraenedioic Acid
CAS No.	6048-86-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₀O₄
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6,8-Decatetraenedioic Acid, (2E,4E,6E,8E)-; All-trans-2,4,6,8-Decatetraenedioic Acid; Deca-2,4,6,8-tetraenedioic acid; (E,E,E,E)-2,4,6,8-Decatetraenedioic Acid; trans,trans,trans,trans-2,4,6,8-Decatetraenedioic Acid; Polyunsaturated C10 Diacid; Conjugated C10 Tetraene Diacid
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Quality Control

Our Deca-2,4,6,8(E,E,E,E)-Tetraenedioic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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