Description

1,3,5-Tris(Chloromethyl)Benzene is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic building block, serving as a critical precursor in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its three reactive chloromethyl groups, which allow for efficient cross-linking and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material for synthesizing complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, symmetrical frameworks.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in the production of high-performance resins, thermosetting plastics, and ion-exchange polymers due to its trifunctional reactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a scaffold for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Dendrimer and Polymer Building Block: Fundamental monomer for constructing star-shaped polymers, dendrimers, and hyperbranched macromolecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Used to develop novel porous organic polymers (POPs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for gas storage and separation.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Tris(Chloromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	17299-97-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9Cl3
Molecular Weight	239.53 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tris(chloromethyl)benzene; Mesitylene, 1,3,5-tris(chloromethyl)-; 1,3,5-Tris(chloromethyl)benzol; α,α',α''-Trichloromesitylene; Tris(chloromethyl)mesitylene; 1,3,5-Tri(chloromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,3,5-tris(chloromethyl)-; TCMB
EINECS	241-302-5

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Tris(Chloromethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere to minimize decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	98°C - 102°C
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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