Description

Alpha,Alpha,Alpha',Alpha',Alpha'',Alpha''-Hexamethylbenzene-1,3,5-Trimethanol is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block characterized by its symmetrical, sterically hindered aromatic polyol structure. This compound is valued for its role as a rigid core unit in the synthesis of advanced polymers, dendrimers, and specialty cross-linking agents. It is essential for R&D and production in sectors requiring materials with precise molecular architecture and enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.

Application

• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a trifunctional monomer or cross-linker for producing high-performance epoxy resins, polyesters, and polyurethanes with improved rigidity and thermal stability.
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a core molecule for constructing precisely defined, three-dimensional dendritic structures used in drug delivery, catalysis, and nanotechnology.
• Specialty Additives: Utilized in formulating additives for coatings, adhesives, and composites to modify hardness, cross-link density, and chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Material Science Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D to create novel organic frameworks, liquid crystals, and supramolecular assemblies.
• Cross-linking Agent for Resins: Enhances the performance of industrial resins by providing multiple reactive hydroxyl sites for network formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alpha,Alpha,Alpha',Alpha',Alpha'',Alpha''-Hexamethylbenzene-1,3,5-Trimethanol
CAS No.	19576-38-6
Molecular Formula	C15H24O3
Molecular Weight	252.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tris(hydroxymethyl)-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-benzenetrimethanol; 1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(hydroxymethyl)benzene; Hexamethylbenzene-1,3,5-trimethanol; HMB-TM; Tris(hydroxymethyl)mesitylene; Mesitylenetrimethanol; α,α,α',α',α'',α''-Hexamethyl-1,3,5-benzenetrimethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alpha,Alpha,Alpha',Alpha',Alpha'',Alpha''-Hexamethylbenzene-1,3,5-Trimethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, melting point, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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