Pimelic Acid (CAS 111-16-0): Comprehensive User Guide

1. Product Overview & Specifications

Pimelic Acid (CAS 111-16-0) is a seven-carbon dicarboxylic acid with the molecular formula C₇H₁₂O₄. It is widely used as a biochemical intermediate and industrial precursor.

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2. Detailed Applications

Core Uses:

• Pharmaceutical intermediates for antibiotic synthesis
• Precursor for nylon-7,7 production
• Biochemical research reagent
• Corrosion inhibitor in industrial fluids

Specialized Applications:

• Cosmetic additive for pH adjustment
• Polymer plasticizer component
• Crosslinking agent in specialty resins

3. Usage Guidelines

Handling Protocol:

1. Use PPE including gloves and safety goggles
2. Store away from strong oxidizers
3. Maintain pH between 4-6 in solutions

Optimization Tips:

• For synthesis: Use molar ratio 1:1.2 with diamine
• In catalysis: Maintain temperature below 80°C

4. Industry Case Studies

Case 1: Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A European pharma company achieved 22% yield improvement in cephalosporin synthesis through optimized pimelic acid dosing.

Case 2: Biodegradable Polymers

Japanese manufacturer developed compostable packaging material using pimelic acid as crosslinker, meeting EU EN 13432 standards.

5. Client Success Stories

Client A: Chemical Manufacturer (Germany)

• Application: Nylon production catalyst
• Result: 15% faster polymerization rate
• Feedback: “Consistent quality improved our batch stability”

Client B: Research Institute (USA)

• Application: Metabolic pathway studies
• Result: Published 3 papers using our grade
• Feedback: “Superior purity enabled precise experiments”

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