Description

1,3,5-Benzenetricarbonitrile is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic nitrile building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, symmetrical structure with three cyano groups makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecular architectures, including porous organic frameworks, coordination polymers, and specialty ligands. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for constructing triazine and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a versatile organic linker or precursor for constructing porous coordination polymers with tailored pore sizes for gas storage, separation, or catalysis.
• Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Precursor: Used in the synthesis of crystalline, porous organic polymers for applications in catalysis, sensing, and energy storage.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed to create polydentate chelating ligands for transition metal catalysis and luminescent materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides due to its triazine-related structural motifs.
• Polymer Modification: Functions as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to introduce rigidity and thermal stability into specialty polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block in organic chemistry research for exploring new reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Benzenetricarbonitrile
CAS No.	10365-94-3
Molecular Formula	C9H3N3
Molecular Weight	153.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tricyanobenzene; Benzene-1,3,5-tricarbonitrile; Cyanuric trinitrile; s-Tricyanobenzene; 1,3,5-Tris(cyanomethyl)benzene (common misnomer); BTCN; Trimesonitrile; Trimesic acid trinitrile
EINECS	233-791-8

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Benzenetricarbonitrile is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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