mellitic acid - ≥98% , CAS No.517-60-2

CAS: 517-60-2 Cat. No.: M133737 Molecular Weight: 342.17 Beilstein Registry Number: 91008 EC Number: 208-243-6
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
YSWG055 | DTXSID50199650 | Mellic acid | AKOS001116892 | 1,3,4,5,6-Benzenehexacarboxylic acid | Z90123533 | Q734078 | MELLITIC ACID | benzene-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexacarboxylic acid | DB01681 | NSC 229358 | P80QSP14DM | MELLITIC ACID [MI] | NSC229358 | NSC-229358
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≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 4 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
YSWG055 | DTXSID50199650 | Mellic acid | AKOS001116892 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6-Benzenehexacarboxylic acid | Z90123533 | Q734078 | MELLITIC ACID | benzene-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-hexacarboxylic acid | DB01681 | NSC 229358 | P80QSP14DM | MELLITIC ACID [MI] | NSC229358 | NSC-229358
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Room temperature
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Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488179688
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488179688
Canonical SmilesC1(=C(C(=C(C(=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
IUPAC Namebenzene-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexacarboxylic acid
InChIKeyYDSWCNNOKPMOTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/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)
Isomeric SMILES C1(=C(C(=C(C(=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 342.17
Beilstein 91008
Reaxy-Rn 2228443
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Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassHexacarboxylic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentHexacarboxylic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents O-phthalic acid and derivatives  Benzoic acids  Benzoyl derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organooxygen compounds  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Hexacarboxylic acid or derivatives - Ortho_phthalic_acid - Benzoic acid - Benzoic acid or derivatives - Benzoyl - Benzenoid - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Carboxylic acid - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hexacarboxylic acids and derivatives. These are carboxylic acids containing exactly six carboxyl groups.
External Descriptors hexacarboxylic acid
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
K2228325Certificate of AnalysisJun 09, 2026 M133737
L2024076Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2026 M133737
A2630569Certificate of AnalysisJan 20, 2026 M133737
A2630570Certificate of AnalysisJan 20, 2026 M133737
I2516498Certificate of AnalysisSep 05, 2025 M133737
I2516497Certificate of AnalysisSep 05, 2025 M133737
E2516547Certificate of AnalysisMay 13, 2025 M133737
E2516548Certificate of AnalysisMay 13, 2025 M133737
E2516549Certificate of AnalysisMay 13, 2025 M133737
D2319950Certificate of AnalysisFeb 11, 2025 M133737
D2507566Certificate of AnalysisDec 26, 2024 M133737
D2507567Certificate of AnalysisDec 26, 2024 M133737
A2503777Certificate of AnalysisDec 25, 2024 M133737
A2503768Certificate of AnalysisDec 25, 2024 M133737
K2418375Certificate of AnalysisOct 31, 2024 M133737
K2418374Certificate of AnalysisOct 31, 2024 M133737
K2404364Certificate of AnalysisOct 28, 2024 M133737
K2404363Certificate of AnalysisOct 28, 2024 M133737
K2228343Certificate of AnalysisSep 14, 2024 M133737
H2414479Certificate of AnalysisJul 23, 2024 M133737
H2414480Certificate of AnalysisJul 23, 2024 M133737
G2429283Certificate of AnalysisJun 28, 2024 M133737
I2405278Certificate of AnalysisJun 28, 2024 M133737
H2401495Certificate of AnalysisJun 28, 2024 M133737
H2202252Certificate of AnalysisMay 14, 2024 M133737
H2202255Certificate of AnalysisMay 14, 2024 M133737
F2214346Certificate of AnalysisMar 19, 2024 M133737
F2214347Certificate of AnalysisMar 19, 2024 M133737
F2214348Certificate of AnalysisMar 19, 2024 M133737
K2117194Certificate of AnalysisSep 14, 2023 M133737
K2117191Certificate of AnalysisSep 14, 2023 M133737
K2228344Certificate of AnalysisOct 10, 2022 M133737

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySolubility in water: Completely soluble; Very soluble in Alcohol
Melt Point(°C)288 °C
Molecular Weight342.170 g/mol
XLogP3-0.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count6
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count12
Rotatable Bond Count6
Exact Mass341.986 Da
Monoisotopic Mass341.986 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area224.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count24
Formal Charge0
Complexity470.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Huang Jiahui, Wu Peiyi.  (2020)  Controlled Assembly of Luminescent Lanthanide-Organic Frameworks via Post-Treatment of 3D-Printed Objects.  Nano-Micro Letters,  13  (1): (1-14).  [PMID:34138212] [10.1007/s40820-020-00543-w]
2. Haoji Jiang, Wenxiong Shi, Qiang Liu, Heyun Wang, Jialu Li, Chunlin Wu, Yingchun Li, Zhong Wei.  (2020)  Intensification of water/ethanol separation by PVA hybrid membrane with different functional ligand UiO-66-X nanochannels in pervaporation process.  SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117802]
3. Jihong Chen, Xiaoyu Dong, Dali Zhuo, Jiayuan Tang, Xiaoli Xiong, Hong Luo, Zhirong Zou.  (2025)  A series of silver-based metal organic frameworks for colorimetric analysis of As(III) and S2-: Reaction mechanisms and applications for on-site analysis.  MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.microc.2025.113675]
4. Shenglong Li, Ruoqing Zhang, Jipeng Fan, Kun Xiang, Jing Zou.  (2025)  Research on the process and mechanism of preparing high-strength α-hemihydrate gypsum from phosphogypsum with mellitic acid.  CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.143966]
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