This polycarboxylic acid, also known as tricarballylic acid, presents as a white to almost white crystalline powder. It is known to be soluble in methanol and water and very slightly soluble in ether. Store in a cool and dark place at ambient temperatures. 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid is incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases and reducing agents and should not be stored or handled in their vicinity. This chemical causes skin irritation along with serious eye irritation.