Description

Dodecane-1,1,12,12-Tetracarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain tetracarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical multifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring four carboxylic acid groups, enables it to act as a versatile cross-linking agent and monomer for creating polymers with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the specialty polymer, pharmaceutical intermediate, and high-performance materials sectors seeking to develop novel products with enhanced functionality.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing high-performance polyamides, polyimides, and polyester resins with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in coatings, adhesives, and elastomers to improve hardness, chemical resistance, and durability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a sophisticated building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chelating Agents: Utilized in the formulation of metal-chelating compounds for water treatment and industrial cleaning applications.
• Specialty Surfactants: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing novel surfactants and emulsifiers with specific performance characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for constructing complex organic frameworks in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecane-1,1,12,12-Tetracarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	68025-28-5
Molecular Formula	C16H26O8
Molecular Weight	346.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,12,12-Tetracarboxydodecane; Dodecanetetracarboxylic Acid; Tetracarboxylic Acid C16; 1,1,12,12-Dodecanetetracarboxylic Acid; Decane-1,1,10,10-tetracarboxylic Acid (related structure); Long-chain aliphatic tetracid; C16 Tetracarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dodecane-1,1,12,12-Tetracarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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