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Pyromellitic acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B23099.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Pyromellitic acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B23099.22
100 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
89-05-4
IUPAC Name
benzene-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H6O8
InChI Key
CYIDZMCFTVVTJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)C1=CC(C(O)=O)=C(C=C1C(O)=O)C(O)=O
Appearance (Color)
White
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥95.0 to ≤105.0%
Melting Point (clear melt)
276.0-286.0?C
Form
Powder

Description

Pyromellitic acid is an eluent used in anion chromatography and forms complexes with magnesium and calcium ions. It is used as a curing agent, as an intermediate for powder coating and a cross-linking agent for alkyd resin. It is involved in the synthesis of polyimide and pyromellitic octyl.

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
Pyromellitic acid is an eluent used in anion chromatography and forms complexes with magnesium and calcium ions. It is used as a curing agent, as an intermediate for powder coating and a cross-linking agent for alkyd resin. It is involved in the synthesis of polyimide and pyromellitic octyl.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
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