Mellitic acid
Also known as: Benzenehexacarboxylic acid, Benzene-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexacarboxylic acid, Hexacarboxybenzene, Mellic acid
Mellitic acid (CAS 517-60-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C12H6O12 and a molecular weight of 342.16900 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of >300ºC(lit.), a boiling point of 674.8ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 2.078g/cm3 and a flash point of 375.9ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 517-60-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-45206-2
- Molecular Formula
- C12H6O12
- Molecular Weight
- 342.16900 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | >300ºC(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 674.8ºC at 760mmHg |
| Density | 2.078g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 375.9ºC |
| Exact Mass | 341.98600 |
| PSA | 223.80000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.761 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2917399090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2917399090 aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Mellitic acid?
The CAS number of Mellitic acid is 517-60-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Mellitic acid?
Mellitic acid has molecular formula C12H6O12 and molecular weight 342.16900 g/mol.
Is Mellitic acid hazardous?
Mellitic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Mellitic acid?
For Mellitic acid, Upstream Products: Triphenylene, HEXAMETHYLBENZENE, Tetrachlorophthalic Acid Hemihydrate; Downstream Products: Trimesic acid, Carbon dioxide, HEXAMETHYLBENZENE.
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