Molekula
D-(-)-Quinic acid
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
D-(-)-Quinic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and as a chiral building block in synthetic chemistry. It is available in high purity and is stable at ambient temperatures. CAS: 77-95-2, Molecular Formula: C7H12O6, Molecular Weight: 192.17 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Warning. Molekula supplies D-(-)-Quinic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £42.80 per pack ex VAT · £51.36 inc. VAT
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100 g — £108.80 per pack ex VAT · £130.56 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White/ off white/ light yellow powder |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 28404581 |
| CAS Number | 77-95-2 |
| IUPAC Name | trans-(3R,5R)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 201-072-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H12O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 192.17 |
| Exact Mass | 192.0634 |
| SMILES | C1[C@H](C([C@@H](CC1(C(=O)O)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | AAWZDTNXLSGCEK-LNVDRNJUSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H12O6/c8-3-1-7(13,6(11)12)2-4(9)5(3)10/h3-5,8-10,13H,1-2H2,(H,11,12)/t3-,4-,5?,7?/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 6508 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| Tariff Code | 2918199890 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (1S,3R,4S,5R)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
- (1S,3R,4S,5R)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid
- (3R,5R)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
- Chinasaure
- Chinic acid
- Kinic acid
- L-Quinate
- L-Quinic acid
- quinate
- quinic acid
Frequently asked questions
What is D-(-)-Quinic acid used for?
D-(-)-Quinic acid is commonly used as a chiral building block in organic synthesis and as a precursor in the production of pharmaceuticals and natural product analogs.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-(-)-Quinic acid?
The formula is C7H12O6 and the molecular weight is 192.17 g/mol.
How should D-(-)-Quinic acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of D-(-)-Quinic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies D-(-)-Quinic acid in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply D-(-)-Quinic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply D-(-)-Quinic acid in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a purchase of D-(-)-Quinic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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