Description

4,4',4''-(2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Triyl)Tribenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block characterized by its rigid, star-shaped molecular architecture with three benzoic acid termini. This compound is of significant commercial interest for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials, where its precise geometry and functional groups enable the creation of complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and liquid crystals.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a critical organic linker for constructing porous, crystalline materials used in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Precursor: Used to build extended, porous 2D or 3D polymer networks with high surface areas for sensing and optoelectronic applications.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Research: Acts as a core component in the development of discotic or star-shaped mesogens for electronic and photonic devices.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring complex, multi-armed carboxylic acid derivatives.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Chemistry: Functions as a trifunctional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for developing new crop protection agents with specific activity profiles.
• Chelating Agent & Ligand: Its three carboxylate groups make it a potential ligand for metal ion coordination in catalytic systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for fundamental research in supramolecular chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4',4''-(2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Triyl)Tribenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1246562-60-6
Molecular Formula	C30H24O6
Molecular Weight	480.51 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-tris(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene; 4,4',4''-(Mesitylene-2,4,6-triyl)tribenzoic acid; Mesitylenetribenzoic Acid; H3MTB; MTB Acid; Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)mesitylene; 1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(p-carboxyphenyl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our 4,4',4''-(2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Triyl)Tribenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

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