Trans-Aconitic Acid

Name: Trans-Aconitic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039768

About Trans-Aconitic Acid

Trans-Aconitic Acid (CAS 4023-65-8) is an impurity of N methylpyrrolidone offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C6H6O6, molecular weight 174.11 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (E)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid. Common synonyms include trans-Aconitate and (1E)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This N methylpyrrolidone impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Trans-Aconitic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-039768
CAS Number	4023-65-8
IUPAC name	(E)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₆O₆
Molecular weight	174.11 g/mol
Exact mass	174.0164
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	GTZCVFVGUGFEME-HNQUOIGGSA-N
SMILES	C(/C(=C\C(=O)O)/C(=O)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	444212

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 6
TPSA	112 Å²
Synonyms	trans-Aconitate, (1E)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Aconitic acid, (E)-, 1-Propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, (1E)-, (E)-1-Propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, (E)-Aconitic acid, aconitate, Aconitic acid, trans-, (1E)-1-propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, trans-Propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Trans-Aconitic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Trans-Aconitic Acid is 4023-65-8. It is also known as trans-Aconitate, (1E)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, Aconitic acid, (E)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Trans-Aconitic Acid?

Trans-Aconitic Acid has the molecular formula C6H6O6 and a molecular weight of 174.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (E)-prop-1-ene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid.

What is Trans-Aconitic Acid used for?

Trans-Aconitic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to N methylpyrrolidone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Trans-Aconitic Acid can I order?

We supply Trans-Aconitic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Trans-Aconitic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Trans-Aconitic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Trans-Aconitic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Trans-Aconitic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.