Description

Trimesic Acid CAS NO 554-95-0 is a high-purity aromatic tricarboxylic acid, serving as a critical organic building block and ligand. Its symmetrical structure and three reactive carboxyl groups make it a versatile precursor for synthesizing advanced materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), polymers, and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials science, coordination chemistry, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a key organic linker for constructing porous, crystalline MOFs with applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a cross-linking agent and monomer to produce high-performance polyesters, polyamides, and thermosetting resins with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand: Serves as a multidentate ligand for complexing with various metal ions, useful in catalyst design and molecular recognition studies.
• Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical Intermediates: Provides a symmetrical core structure for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and other fine chemicals.
• Surface Modification & Nanomaterials: Utilized to functionalize surfaces and nanoparticles, improving compatibility and introducing specific chemical functionalities.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be employed as a standard or reagent in chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis due to its well-defined structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimesic Acid
CAS No.	554-95-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6O6
Molecular Weight	210.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic Acid; Benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic Acid; 5-Carboxyisophthalic Acid; Trimestic Acid; TMA; BTC Acid; Phloroglucinol Tricarboxylic Acid
EINECS	209-077-7

Quality Control

Our Trimesic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and melting point, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	360°C - 380°C (decomposes)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.