Acetylenedicarboxylic acid by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is high grade reagent. Also known as butynedioic acid this organic compound is a dicarboxylic acid. This reagent is available as a crystalline powder which is soluble in diethyl ether. Acetylenedicarboxylic acid has a melting point at 175 - 176 C, at which point it decomposes. This compound can be prepared by treating ,-dibromosuccinic acid with potassium hydroxide in methanol or ethanol.

• CAS No: 142-45-0
• Quantity Provided: 5 gm per pack
• Molecular formula: C4H2O4
• Molecular weight: 114.06
• Assay: Minimum 98.5 %

Acetylenedicarboxylic acid has a wide range of applications in various sectors. This compound is used in the synthesis of dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, which is an important laboratory reagent. It is also used to prepare the acid and the monobasic salt, potassium hydrogenacetylenedicarboxylate, another laboratory chemical. Acetylenedicarboxylic acid reacts with sulfur tetrafluoride, to produce hexafluoro-2-butyne, which is a powerful dienophile for application in Diels-Alder reactions. This reagent has extensive applications in research.