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B4589

Sigma-Aldrich

1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid, Trimellitic acid

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Linear Formula:
C6H3(CO2H)3
CAS Number:
528-44-9
Molecular Weight:
210.14
Beilstein:
2214815
EC Number:
208-432-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002470
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24891790
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99%

form

powder

mp

229-231 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(C1=C(C(O)=O)C=C(C(O)=O)C=C1)=O

InChI

1S/C9H6O6/c10-7(11)4-1-2-5(8(12)13)6(3-4)9(14)15/h1-3H,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)(H,14,15)

InChI key

ARCGXLSVLAOJQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid (trimellitic acid) is generally used as carboxylate ligand in the synthesis of a wide range of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It can also be used to synthesize Ln3+ encapsulated nanocrystals which exhibit white-light luminescence.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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