Trimellitic acid explained

Trimellitic acid (benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C₆H₃(СООН)₃. Like the other isomers of benzenetricarboxylic acid, trimellitic acid is a colorless solid. It is prepared by oxidation of 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene.^[1]

Isomers

• Hemimellitic acid (benzene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid)
• Trimesic acid (benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid)

See also

• Trimellitic anhydride chloride
• Trimellitic anhydride
  • Mellitic acid

Notes and References

1. Book: Park. Chang-Man. Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. Sheehan. Richard J.. 2000. 10.1002/0471238961.1608200816011811.a01. Phthalic Acids and Other Benzenepolycarboxylic Acids. 0471238961.