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cis,cis-Muconic acid

≥97.0% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

cis,cis-2,4-Hexadienedioic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6O4
CAS Number:
1119-72-8
Molecular Weight:
142.11
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1722246
MDL number:
MFCD00085266
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57647534
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

assay

≥97.0% (HPLC)

mp

194-195 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(=O)/C=C\C=C/C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H6O4/c7-5(8)3-1-2-4-6(9)10/h1-4H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/b3-1-,4-2-

InChI key

TXXHDPDFNKHHGW-CCAGOZQPSA-N

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General description

cis,cis-Muconic acid is a naturally-occurring organic acid. It is also referred as 2E,4E-hexa-2,4-dienedioic acid. It is used in the manufacture of several widely-used consumer plastics. Its microbial production via extending shikimate pathway has been reported.

Application

  • Biotechnological production methods: Research highlights various biotechnological approaches to enhance the synthesis of cis,cis-muconic acid, which can serve as a precursor for biodegradable polymers and other bio-based plastics, aligning with sustainable chemical manufacturing goals (Son et al., 2023).
  • Industrial application in polymer industry: The potential application of cis,cis-muconic acid in the polymer industry is explored, focusing on its role as a precursor for manufacturing eco-friendly, bio-based plastics, thereby contributing to sustainable industrial practices (Palumbo et al., 2024).

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

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