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trans-Aconitic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B20087.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

trans-Aconitic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B20087.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: B20087.14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
4023-65-8
IUPAC Name
(1E)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H6O6
InChI Key
GTZCVFVGUGFEME-HNQUOIGGSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)CC(=C/C(O)=O)C(O)=O
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Form
Powder
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5% (non-U.S. specification)
Proton NMR
Conforms (U.S. specification)
Assay (HPLC)
≥97.5% (non-U.S. specification)

Description

It plays an important role as an antimicrobial agent that blocks the transformation of Leishmania donovani amastigotes to prostigotes. trans-Aconitic acid is also used in synthesis of aconitate esters. It may be used for cross-linking polyvinyl alcohol film for preparing composite nanofiltration membranes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It plays an important role as an antimicrobial agent that blocks the transformation of Leishmania donovani amastigotes to prostigotes. trans-Aconitic acid is also used in synthesis of aconitate esters. It may be used for cross-linking polyvinyl alcohol film for preparing composite nanofiltration membranes.

Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C 400g/L. Slightly soluble in ether.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only

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