trans-Aconitic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4023-65-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 174.108
• MDL Number: MFCD00002721
• InChI Key: GTZCVFVGUGFEME-HNQUOIGGSA-N
• Synonym: trans-aconitic acid, trans-aconitate, e-1-propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, aconitic acid, e-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, aconitic acid, trans, trans aconitic acid, e-aconitic acid, unii-7db37960cw, 1e-1-propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
• PubChem CID: 444212
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32806
• IUPAC Name: (E)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
• SMILES: C(C(=CC(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: ∼190°C (decomposition)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,117
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water at 20°C 400g/L. Slightly soluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 174.11
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: trans-Aconitic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• trans-Aconitic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : trans-Aconitic acid

RUO – Research Use Only