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trans-Aconitic acid, 98%
Description
It plays an important role as an antimicrobial agent that blocks the transformation of Leishmania donovani amastigotes to prostigotes. trans-Aconitic acid is also used in synthesis of aconitate esters. It may be used for cross-linking polyvinyl alcohol film for preparing composite nanofiltration membranes.
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It plays an important role as an antimicrobial agent that blocks the transformation of Leishmania donovani amastigotes to prostigotes. trans-Aconitic acid is also used in synthesis of aconitate esters. It may be used for cross-linking polyvinyl alcohol film for preparing composite nanofiltration membranes.
Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C 400g/L. Slightly soluble in ether.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼190°C (decomposition) |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 100 g |
Merck Index | 14,117 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water at 20°C 400g/L. Slightly soluble in ether. |
Formula Weight | 174.11 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | trans-Aconitic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 223-688-6 |
RTECSNumber | UD2380000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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