| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 TRICARBALLYLIC ACID
 |  | [CAS] 
 99-14-9
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID
 3-CARBOXY-PENTANEDIOIC ACID
 AKOS 223-48
 PROPANE-1,2,3-TRICARBOXYLIC ACID
 TRICARBALLYLIC ACID
 beta-Carboxyglutaric acid
 Carballylic acid
 Tricarballylate
 Tricarballylicacid,99%
 3-carboxyglutaric acid
 β-Carboxyglutaric acid
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 202-733-3
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C6H8O6
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00002723
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 176.12
 |  | [MOL File] 
 99-14-9.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 off-white to light brown fine crystalline powder
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 156-161 °C(lit.)
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 227.71°C (rough estimate)
 |  | [density ] 
 1.3744 (rough estimate)
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 1.5860 (estimate)
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Store below +30°C.
 |  | [solubility ] 
 H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear
 
 |  | [form ] 
 Fine Crystalline Powder
 |  | [pka] 
 pK1 (30°):  3.49; pK2:  4.58; pK3:  5.83
 |  | [color ] 
 Off-white to light brown
 |  | [Water Solubility ] 
 Soluble in water (500 mg/ml at 18°C), methanol, and ether (slightly).
 |  | [Merck ] 
 14,9622
 |  | [BRN ] 
 1783567
 |  | [LogP] 
 -1.420 (est)
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 99-14-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
 |  | [EPA Substance Registry System] 
 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid (99-14-9)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [TSCA ] 
 Yes
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29171900
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 off-white to light brown fine crystalline powder
 |  | [Uses] 
 It is used as an alternative to DMDHEU (formaldehyde releasing cross- linking agent).
 |  | [Definition] 
 ChEBI: A tricarboxylic acid that is glutaric acid in which one of the beta-hydrogens is substituted by a carboxy group.
 |  | [IC 50] 
 Microbial Metabolite
 |  | [Purification Methods] 
 Crystallise the acid from diethyl ether. [Beilstein 2 IV 2366.]
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