cis,cis-Muconic acid
ALDRICH/15992 - ≥97.0% (HPLC)
Synonym: cis,cis-2,4-Hexadienedioic acid
CAS Number: 1119-72-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H6O4
Molecular Weight: 142.11
MDL Number: MFCD00085266
Linear Formula: C6H6O4
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥97.0% (HPLC) |
| functional group | carboxylic acid |
| InChI | 1S/C6H6O4/c7-5(8)3-1-2-4- |
| InChI key | TXXHDPDFNKHHGW-CCAGOZQPSA |
| mp | 194-195 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)/C=CC=C/C(O)=O |
| 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 ![]() |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 5 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥97.0% (HPLC) |
| mp | 194-195 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |


