Description
3-(Carboxymethyl)cyclopentane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic Acid (CAS No. 24434-90-0) is a high-purity, multifunctional organic compound with the molecular formula C10H12O8. This polycarboxylic acid features a cyclopentane backbone substituted with three carboxyl groups and an additional carboxymethyl group, offering versatile reactivity for chemical synthesis and modification. The compound is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with ≥95% purity (HPLC), ensuring consistency for research applications. Its unique structure makes it valuable as a chelating agent, polymer precursor, or intermediate in pharmaceutical and materials science research. Proper storage at 2-8°C in a tightly sealed container is recommended to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 24434-90-0
- Complexity: 401
- IUPAC Name: 3-(carboxymethyl)cyclopentane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O8/c11-6(12)2-3-4(8(13)14)1-5(9(15)16)7(3)10(17)18/h3-5,7H,1-2H2,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)(H,15,16)(H,17,18)
- InChI Key: RHRNYXVSZLSRRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 260.05321734
- Molecular Formula: C10H12O8
- Molecular Weight: 260.20
- SMILES: C1C(C(C(C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O)CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
- Topological: 149
- Monoisotopic Mass: 260.05321734
- Synonyms: 3-(carboxymethyl)cyclopentane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic Acid, 24434-90-0, 3-(Carboxymethyl)cyclopentane-1,2,4-tricarboxylicacid, SCHEMBL143951, DTXSID50474474, RHRNYXVSZLSRRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N, DB-338957, 3-(carboxymethyl)-1,2,4-cyclopentanetricarboxylic acid
Application
This polycarboxylic acid derivative serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research where multifunctional scaffolds are required. Its multiple carboxyl groups make it suitable for developing chelating agents or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in materials science. Researchers also utilize it as a building block for designing water-soluble polymers with tailored properties.
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