Description

(E)-1-Butene-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid is a specialized, unsaturated tricarboxylic acid derivative with a defined stereochemistry. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable multifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to introduce carboxylic acid groups, enhancing adhesion, solubility, or reactivity in specialty polymers and coatings.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for developing new chelating ligands used in catalysis or metal ion sequestration.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition or functionalization chemistry.
• Surface Treatment Chemicals: Potential use in formulating agents for surface modification to improve corrosion resistance or paint adhesion on metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-1-Butene-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	7279-63-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8O6
Molecular Weight	188.13 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-1-Butene-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid; (E)-But-1-ene-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid; 1-Butene-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid, (E)-; 2-Butenedioic Acid, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid (mixed isomers); trans-2-Carboxyglutaconic Acid; NSC 163983; trans-1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic Acid-1-ene
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Quality Control

Our (E)-1-Butene-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), isomeric purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its acidic nature, ensure containers are made of compatible materials and are properly sealed to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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