Description

Methanetricarboxylic Acid, 1-Amino- is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique tricarboxylic acid backbone substituted with an amino group. This multifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring complex carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating multidentate ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Employed to introduce amino and carboxylic acid groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, cross-linking, and biocompatibility.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Useful in biochemical research for creating cross-linkers or modifying biomolecules due to its reactive functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in developing new synthetic methodologies and complex organic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methanetricarboxylic Acid, 1-Amino-
CAS No.	98019-67-1
Molecular Formula	C4H5NO6
Molecular Weight	163.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Aminomethanetricarboxylic Acid; 1-Amino-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid; Aminotricarballylic Acid; 1-Amino-propan-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid; NSC 163049; 1-Aminopropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid; Amino-TCA
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Quality Control

Every batch of Methanetricarboxylic Acid, 1-Amino- is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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