Description

Tetrakis(4-Ethynylphenyl)Methane is a highly functionalized organic building block featuring a central methane core extended by four ethynylphenyl arms. This unique molecular architecture, with its multiple reactive alkyne groups, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex three-dimensional frameworks and advanced materials. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of porous organic polymers (POPs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and specialty polymer networks who require high-purity, multi-functional monomers to achieve precise material properties.

Application

• Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Synthesis: Serves as a tetrahedral node for constructing 3D COFs with high surface area and tunable porosity for gas storage and separation.
• Porous Organic Polymer (POP) Development: Acts as a core monomer in the synthesis of hyper-crosslinked polymers for applications in catalysis and environmental remediation.
• Advanced Polymer Networks: Used as a cross-linking agent or co-monomer to create high-performance thermosets and resins with enhanced thermal and mechanical stability.
• Materials Science Research: A key intermediate for developing novel organic electronic materials, sensors, and photonic devices due to its conjugated structure.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecular scaffolds for drug discovery and development.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Tetrakis(4-Ethynylphenyl)Methane
CAS No.	177991-01-4
Molecular Formula	C33H20
Molecular Weight	416.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrakis(4-ethynylphenyl)methane; Methane, tetrakis(4-ethynylphenyl)-; 1,1',1'',1'''-Methanetetrayltetrakis(4-ethynylbenzene); Tetrakis(p-ethynylphenyl)methane; 4,4',4'',4'''-Methanetetrayltetrakis(phenylacetylene); TEPM; Tetra(4-ethynylphenyl)methane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(4-Ethynylphenyl)Methane is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and GC-MS for impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for advanced materials research. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, DCM, DMF)

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