Mellitic Acid

Catalog Number

ACM517602

CAS

517-60-2

IUPAC Name

benzene-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexacarboxylic acid

Synonyms

BenzenehexacarboxylicAcid

Molecular Weight

342.17

Molecular Formula

C12H6O12

Product Information

Canonical SMILES

C1(=C(C(=C(C(=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

Inchi

InChI=1S/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)

InChIKey

YDSWCNNOKPMOTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

674.8ºC at 760mmHg

Melting Point

288 °C

Flash Point

375.9ºC

Purity

>98.0%(T)

Density

2.078g/cm³

Appearance

White to Light yellow powder to crystal

storage

Store under inert gas

Condition To Avoid

Hygroscopic

Hazard Statements

H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.

MDL Number

MFCD00002469

Precautionary Statements

P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Reaxys Registry Number

2228443

Signal Word

Warning

Exact Mass

341.98600