M90003

trans,trans-Muconic acid

95%

• Synonym(s): trans,trans-1,3-Butadiene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienedioic acid
• Linear Formula: HO₂CCH=CHCH=CHCO₂H
• CAS Number: 3588-17-8
• Molecular Weight: 142.11
• Beilstein: 1722248
• EC Number: 222-724-8
• MDL number: MFCD00002702
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24897302
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 95%
• form: powder
• bp: 320 °C (lit.)
• mp: 290 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• SMILES string: OC(=O)\C=C\C=C\C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H6O4/c7-5(8)3-1-2-4-6(9)10/h1-4H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/b3-1+,4-2+
• InChI key: TXXHDPDFNKHHGW-ZPUQHVIOSA-N

Description

General description

trans,trans-Muconic acid is a polyunsaturated dicarboxylic acid characterized by its conjugated double bonds and reactive dicarboxylic groups. It serves primarily as a key precursor to monomers in the synthesis of polyamides and polyesters.

Application

trans,trans-Muconic acid can be used as a:

• Reactant to produce aromatic monomers via Diels-Aldercycloaddition.
• Biomarker for benzene exposure.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves