Description

Tris(4-Cyanophenyl)Methanol (CAS NO 117678-98-5) is a specialized organic compound featuring a central methanol group bonded to three 4-cyanophenyl rings. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced intermediate and building block for synthesizing complex organic materials and functional molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, multi-aryl frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific activity profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Functions as a scaffold for constructing sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals to modify thermal stability, mechanical strength, and optical properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a versatile substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tris(4-Cyanophenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	117678-98-5
Molecular Formula	C22H15N3O
Molecular Weight	337.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(p-cyanophenyl)methanol; α,α,α-Tris(4-cyanophenyl)methanol; (4-Cyanophenyl)(4-cyanophenyl)(4-cyanophenyl)methanol; Methanol, tris(4-cyanophenyl)-; Tris(4-cyanophenyl)carbinol; 1,1',1''-Methanetriyltris(4-cyanobenzene)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tris(4-Cyanophenyl)Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes data from HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and other relevant tests. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and process development applications.

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). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.