Description

1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid (CAS No. 1703-58-8) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₁₀O₈. This tetracarboxylic acid is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, offering four reactive carboxyl groups for esterification, amidation, and polymerization reactions. Its unique structure makes it valuable for crosslinking applications in polymers, coatings, and adhesives. Ideal for researchers in material science, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals, this product is rigorously tested for quality and consistency. Available in various quantities to suit laboratory and industrial-scale needs, it is stored under controlled conditions to ensure stability and performance.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1703-58-8
• Complexity: 288
• IUPAC Name: butane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O8/c9-5(10)1-3(7(13)14)4(8(15)16)2-6(11)12/h3-4H,1-2H2,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)(H,13,14)(H,15,16)
• InChI Key: GGAUUQHSCNMCAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 234.03756727
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O8
• Molecular Weight: 234.16
• SMILES: C(C(C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
• Topological: 149
• Monoisotopic Mass: 234.03756727
• Physical Description: Leaflets or white powder.
• Melting Point: 385 °F
• Solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F
• Synonyms: 1,2,3,4-BUTANETETRACARBOXYLIC ACID, butane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylic acid, Butanetetracarboxylic acid, DTXSID6024670, DTXCID704670, GGAUUQHSCNMCAU-UHFFFAOYSA-, 1,2,3,4Tetracarboxybutane, 1,2,3,4-tetracarboxybutane, inchi=1/c8h10o8/c9-5(10)1-3(7(13)14)4(8(15)16)2-6(11)12/h3-4h,1-2h2,(h,9,10)(h,11,12)(h,13,14)(h,15,16), 1703-58-8, CAS-1703-58-8, C8H10O8, NSC-21371, Meso-1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid, MFCD00002722, SCHEMBL22151, MLS004491893, SCHEMBL2864190, CHEMBL1574612, 1,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid, NSC21371, Tox21_201271, Tox21_303236, butane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylicacid, SBB065995, 1,2,3,4-butane tetracarboxylic acid, AKOS015837629, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid #, NCGC00090718-01, NCGC00090718-02, NCGC00090718-03, NCGC00257149-01, NCGC00258823-01, AS-14355, SMR001599924, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid BTCA, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid, 99%, DB-022988, CS-0015793, NS00046876, EN300-96134, H11745, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid (8CI) (9CI)

Application

1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid is widely used as a crosslinking agent in polymer chemistry, particularly for modifying cellulose fibers to enhance wrinkle resistance in textiles. It also serves as a precursor for synthesizing polyesters and polyamides due to its multiple carboxyl functionalities. In pharmaceutical research, it is explored as an intermediate for drug design and biodegradable materials.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (99.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H319 (97.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P305+P351+P338, P330, P337+P317, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (99.5%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (97.5%)

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