| Description | Benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid (3,3',4,4'-Benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid) can be used in the preparation of high-performance polyimides and as a curing agent for epoxy resins. |
| Synonyms | 4,4'-Carbonyldiphthalic acid, 3,3',4,4'-Benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid |
| molecular weight | 358.26 |
| Molecular formula | C17H10O9 |
| CAS | 2479-49-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | H2O: 8 mg/mL (22.33 mM), Sonication is recommended. DMSO: <1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Mengxian Ding, et al. Process for the preparation of 3,3',4,4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid and its derivatives. Jan. 14, 1992. US5081281A. 2. Saprygina NN, et al. Effect of amino group charge on the photooxidation kinetics of aromatic amino acids. J Phys Chem A. 2014 Jan 16;118(2):339-49. |