CHEMISTRY
Products
AboutSafetyClientsContacts

1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic acid

1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic acid chemical structure
CAS Number923-42-2
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight190.15 g/mol

What is 1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic acid?

1,2,4-Butanetricarboxylic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 923-42-2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Biological activity:
• Tetracoordinate Ni(II) binding by E. coli NikA employs His416 residue in conjunction with three carboxylate ligands from butane-1,2,4-tricarboxylate (BTC)1
• Potential inhibitor of glutamate carboxypeptidase II2

Specifications

Linear Formula

HO2CCH2CH2CH(CO2H)CH2CO2H

Molecular Weight

190.15 g/mol

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

117-120 °C(lit.)

WGK Germany

3

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Names & Synonyms

923-42-2, HO2CCH2CH2CH(CO2H)CH2CO2H