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Mellitic acid

SKU 90027024 CAS 517-60-2 C12H6O12 MW 342.17 Available on enquiry

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Mellitic acid is a benzenehexacarboxylic acid used primarily as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and materials research. It features the CAS number 517-60-2, a molecular formula of C12H6O12, and a molecular weight of 342.17. Store this warning-labeled product at ambient temperatures. Molekula supplies Mellitic 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.

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Overview

SKU
90027024
CAS Number
517-60-2
IUPAC Name
benzene-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexacarboxylic acid
EC Number
208-243-6
Molecular Formula
C12H6O12
Molecular Weight
342.17
Exact Mass
341.9859
SMILES
C1(=C(C(=C(C(=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
YDSWCNNOKPMOTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H6O12/c13-7(14)1-2(8(15)16)4(10(19)20)6(12(23)24)5(11(21)22)3(1)9(17)18/h(H,13,14)(H,15,16)(H,17,18)(H,19,20)(H,21,22)(H,23,24)
PubChem CID
2334

Synonyms

  • 1,2,3,4,5,6-Benzenehexacarboxylic acid
  • 1,3,4,5,6-Benzenehexacarboxylic acid
  • 1bq4
  • benzene-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexacarboxylic acid
  • Benzenehexacarboxylic acid
  • Hexacarboxybenzene
  • Mellic acid

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

pKa
pKa = 0.8 (at 25 °C)

Source: PubChem CID 2334 (DrugBank)

Frequently asked questions

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Mellitic acid?

Mellitic acid has the chemical formula C12H6O12 and a molecular weight of 342.17 g/mol.

How should Mellitic acid be stored?

This product should be stored at ambient temperature.

What is the CAS number for Mellitic acid?

The CAS number for Mellitic acid is 517-60-2.

What safety information is associated with this product?

Mellitic acid is classified with the signal word Warning.

Can Molekula supply Mellitic acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Mellitic acid in bulk quantities to meet your specific requirements.

What documentation is provided with an order of Mellitic acid?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis and a Safety Data Sheet.

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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.

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