MELLITIC ACID

Synonym(s):Benzenehexacarboxylic acid

CAS NO.：517-60-2
Empirical Formula: C12H6O12
Molecular Weight: 342.17
MDL number: MFCD00002469
EINECS: 208-243-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-06-08 17:06:37

What is MELLITIC ACID?

Chemical properties

Beige powder

The Uses of MELLITIC ACID

Mellitic acid is part of a group of benzenepolycarboxylic acids that have potential anti-hemorrhagic properties. Mellitic acid is also used as a motif to investigate possible radial self-assembly using complementary aromatic bases.

Definition

ChEBI: A benzene-derived hexacarboxylic acid in which each carbon of benzene carries a carboxy substituent.

Properties of MELLITIC ACID

Melting point:	>300 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	437.66°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.8324 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.7610 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Water Solubility	Completely soluble in water
form	powder to crystal
pka	pK1: 0.68;pK2: 2.21;pK3: 3.52;pK4: 5.09;pK5: 6.32; pK6: 7.49 (25°C)
color	White to Light yellow
Merck	14,5825
BRN	2228443

Safety information for MELLITIC ACID

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.