Description

2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Tricarboxylic Acid is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic tricarboxylic acid derivative. This compound matters as a key building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering three reactive carboxyl groups for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create multidentate chelating ligands for catalysis and metal ion coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a trifunctional monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polyesters, polyamides, and other high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as a core structure for synthesizing specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material science applications.
• Coordination Polymer Construction: Essential for building porous coordination polymers and framework materials due to its rigid, symmetrical structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Tricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	18239-15-1
Molecular Formula	C12H12O6
Molecular Weight	252.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-benzenetricarboxylic Acid; Trimestic Acid, 1,3,5-Trimethyl Derivative; 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic Acid; 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene-2,4,6-tricarboxylic Acid; Trimesic Acid Trimethyl Derivative; TMTCA; 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Tricarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.