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1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid

Also known as: Butane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylic acid, BTCA, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA), Butanetetraacetic acid, 1,2,3,4-ButaneTetraCarboxylic, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid, 98+%

1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid (CAS 1703-58-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H10O8 and a molecular weight of 234.160 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 193-197 °C, a boiling point of 288.8±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 142.7±22.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
1703-58-8
Jingsj CID
J-42272-0
Molecular Formula
C8H10O8
Molecular Weight
234.160 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point193-197 °C
Boiling Point288.8±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.7±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point142.7±22.4 °C
Exact Mass234.037567
PSA149.20000
LogP-1.72
Vapor Pressure0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.561
Additional Property>=10 g/100 mL at 19 ºC

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning
  • H302 — Harmful if swallowed
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2917190090
Summary2917190090 acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid?

The CAS number of 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid is 1703-58-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid?

1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid has molecular formula C8H10O8 and molecular weight 234.160 g/mol.

Is 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid hazardous?

1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid?

For 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic acid, Upstream Products: 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, Cyclohex-4-ene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid.

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