Description

((2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Triyl)Tris(Methylene))Tris(Phosphonic Acid) is a high-purity, multifunctional phosphonic acid derivative featuring a rigid mesitylene core, designed for advanced material science and coordination chemistry applications. This compound is valued for its exceptional chelating power and ability to form stable complexes with a wide range of metal ions, making it a critical building block for sophisticated functional materials. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), scale inhibition, catalysis, and specialty polymer synthesis.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a versatile organic linker or precursor for constructing novel MOFs with tailored porosity and functionality for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Scale and Corrosion Inhibition: Acts as a highly effective chelating agent in industrial water treatment formulations to prevent scale formation and inhibit corrosion in cooling and boiler systems.
• Catalyst and Ligand Design: Used as a precursor or ligand in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, including polymerization catalysts and complexes for organic transformations.
• Functional Polymer Additive: Incorporated into polymer matrices to impart flame retardancy, improve adhesion to metal surfaces, or modify thermal and mechanical properties.
• Surface Modification Agent: Applied for the functionalization of metal oxides, nanoparticles, and other surfaces to alter wettability, enhance biocompatibility, or enable further chemical grafting.
• Rare Earth Element Separation: Utilized in solvent extraction processes for the selective separation and recovery of rare earth metals due to its strong and selective binding affinity.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents that require phosphonate functionality.
• Dental and Biomedical Materials: Investigated for use in adhesives, cements, and coatings for biomedical implants due to its ability to bond to calcium and other biological minerals.

Basic Information

Product Name	((2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Triyl)Tris(Methylene))Tris(Phosphonic Acid)
CAS No.	1246042-23-8
Molecular Formula	C12H21O9P3
Molecular Weight	402.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tris(phosphonomethyl)-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; Mesitylenetris(methylphosphonic acid); Tris(phosphonomethyl)mesitylene; TPM-Mesitylene; Mesitylene-1,3,5-triyltrimethylenetriphosphonic acid; 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-tris(phosphonomethyl)benzene; Phosphonic acid, P,P',P''-[(2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-benzenetriyl)tris(methylene)]tris-
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Quality Control

Our production of ((2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Triyl)Tris(Methylene))Tris(Phosphonic Acid) adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant research and industrial standards, and custom purity grades or analytical packages are available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in alkaline aqueous solutions, DMSO; partially soluble in water

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