Description

2-Methyl-2,4,6,8-Decatetrene-1,8,9-Tricarboxylic 8,9-Anhydride is a specialized, high-purity anhydride derivative of a conjugated tetraene carboxylic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique polyfunctional structure, featuring both anhydride and diene moieties, makes it an invaluable precursor for creating complex molecular architectures, including polymers, resins, and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the fine chemical, advanced material, and life science sectors seeking to develop novel products with tailored properties.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a reactive comonomer or cross-linking agent to introduce anhydride functionality, enhancing adhesion, thermal stability, and mechanical properties in specialty coatings, adhesives, and composite materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules, leveraging its diene for Diels-Alder reactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in organic laboratories for constructing complex polycyclic structures and functionalized molecules for agrochemicals, dyes, and fragrances.
• Advanced Material Research: Investigated as a precursor for novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and photoactive compounds due to its extended conjugated system.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in the formulation of heat-curable epoxy and polyester systems to improve network density and performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2,4,6,8-Decatetrene-1,8,9-Tricarboxylic 8,9-Anhydride
CAS No.	842-39-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₂O₅
Molecular Weight	260.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2,4,6,8-decatetraene-1,8,9-tricarboxylic acid 8,9-anhydride; 2-Methyl-2,4,6,8-decatetraene-1,8,9-tricarboxylic anhydride; 1,8,9-Tricarboxy-2-methyl-2,4,6,8-decatetraene 8,9-anhydride; 2-Methyl-2,4,6,8-decatetraene-1,8,9-tricarboxylic acid cyclic 8,9-anhydride; 842-39-7; 2-Methyl-2,4,6,8-decatetraene-1,8,9-tricarboxylic acid 8,9-anhydride (Vulpinic acid derivative)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Methyl-2,4,6,8-Decatetrene-1,8,9-Tricarboxylic 8,9-Anhydride adheres to a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent hydrolysis of the anhydride group.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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