Description

1,3,5-Trimethyl-1,3,5-cyclohexanetricarboxylic acid is a versatile, multi-functional organic acid building block characterized by its rigid cyclohexane core and three carboxylic acid groups. This compound is valued for its ability to impart structural integrity and specific chemical functionality in advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, symmetrical scaffold.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a versatile organic linker for constructing porous coordination polymers with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Used to introduce cross-linking sites and enhance thermal stability in high-performance polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for developing novel herbicides or plant growth regulators with specific steric properties.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Functions as a precursor for multidentate ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and developing novel functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Trimethyl-1,3,5-cyclohexanetricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	118514-35-5
Molecular Formula	C12H18O6
Molecular Weight	258.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexane-1,3,5-tricarboxylic Acid; Trimethylcyclohexanetricarboxylic Acid; Cyclohexanetricarboxylic Acid, 1,3,5-Trimethyl-; 1,3,5-Trimethyl-1,3,5-cyclohexanetricarboxylic acid; TMCCTA; 1,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexane-1,3,5-tricarboxylate (deprotonated form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We offer various purity grades to meet specific application requirements, from technical to high-purity research grades. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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