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cis-Aconitic acid
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cis-Aconitic acid is a tricarboxylic acid used in biochemical research and metabolic pathway studies. It serves as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and is employed in enzyme kinetics and analytical chemistry. Available with CAS number 585-84-2, molecular formula HO2CCH2C(CO2H)=CHCO2H, and molecular weight 174.11 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies cis-Aconitic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 49708657
- CAS Number
- 585-84-2
- IUPAC Name
- (Z)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
- EC Number
- 207-877-0
- Molecular Formula
- HO2CCH2C(CO2H)=CHCO2H
- Molecular Weight
- 174.11
- Exact Mass
- 174.0164
- SMILES
- C(/C(=C/C(=O)O)/C(=O)O)C(=O)O
- InChIKey
- GTZCVFVGUGFEME-IWQZZHSRSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H6O6/c7-4(8)1-3(6(11)12)2-5(9)10/h1H,2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/b3-1-
- PubChem CID
- 643757
Synonyms
- (1Z)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
- (Z)-1-Propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
- (Z)-Aconitic acid
- (Z)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
- Aconitic acid, (Z)-
- Aconitic acid, cis-
- cis-1-propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
- cis-Aconic acid
- cis-aconitate
- cis-Oxaloacetic acid
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 125 °C
- Boiling Point
- 542 to 543 °C at 760 mmHg
Source: PubChem CID 643757 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Frequently asked questions
What is cis-Aconitic acid used for?
It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and organic compounds, and as a research reagent in biochemical studies.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cis-Aconitic acid?
The formula is HO2CCH2C(CO2H)=CHCO2H with a molecular weight of 174.11 g/mol.
How should cis-Aconitic acid be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of cis-Aconitic acid does Molekula supply?
We supply it in research-grade purity suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply cis-Aconitic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, we can supply bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of cis-Aconitic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.