Description

4,4',4''-Nitrilotribenzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a central nitrogen atom linked to three benzoic acid groups, making it a versatile and valuable tricarboxylic acid derivative. Its unique molecular architecture provides multiple functional sites for coordination and synthesis, which is critical for advanced material development. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking a reliable building block for complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, multi-armed carboxylic acid scaffold.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a versatile organic linker or ligand for constructing porous coordination polymers and MOFs with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of high-performance dyes and organic pigments, where its structure contributes to color fastness and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer to introduce carboxylic acid groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion and chemical resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chelating Agent: Functions as a ligand for metal ions in various analytical, catalytic, and purification processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4',4''-Nitrilotribenzoic Acid
CAS No.	118996-38-6
Molecular Formula	C21H15NO6
Molecular Weight	377.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene (common misnomer); Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)amine; 4,4',4''-Nitrilotrisbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-nitrilotris-; TCBPA; [1,1':3',1''-Terphenyl]-4,4',4''-tricarboxylic Acid (related isomer); N,N-Bis(4-carboxyphenyl)-4-aminobenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4',4''-Nitrilotribenzoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards through rigorous analytical controls. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by techniques like HPLC and NMR, is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to protect the product from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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