Compound Q&A
What is butane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylic acid (CAS: 1703-58-8)?
Answer
Butane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylic acid (CAS 1703-58-8) is a tetracarboxylic acid with four carboxylic groups (-COOH) attached to the butane molecule. Its chemical formula is C4H8O8. It is a white crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, and commonly used as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. The compound exhibits strong acidity due to the presence of multiple carboxylic functional groups.
About
CAS No
1703-58-8
English Name
butane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H10O8
Molecular Weight
234.16 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
GGAUUQHSCNMCAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
