Description

1,3,5-Tris(Bromomethyl)Benzene is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic compound, serving as a critical trifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce three reactive bromomethyl groups into a molecular framework, enabling the construction of complex architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require precise, multi-site functionalization for developing new active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring symmetrical, multi-armed molecular scaffolds.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and thermosetting plastics to enhance mechanical strength and thermal stability.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated chelating agents and ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Core: Acts as a perfect trifunctional core unit for the iterative synthesis of dendrimers and hyperbranched macromolecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides with specific, multi-target activity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in creating novel organic electronic materials, porous organic polymers, and advanced coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Tris(Bromomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	18226-42-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9Br3
Molecular Weight	380.88 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tris(bromomethyl)benzene; Mesitylene, tribromo-; 1,3,5-Tris(bromomethyl)benzol; Tribromomesitylene; Benzene, 1,3,5-tris(bromomethyl)-; NSC 169104; AI3-52711
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Tris(Bromomethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D 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 acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	148 - 152 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 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.