Description

4,4',4''-(((2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Triyl)Tris(Methylene))Tris(Oxy))Tribenzoic Acid is a sophisticated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a central mesitylene core symmetrically linked to three benzoic acid groups via methyleneoxy bridges. This compound matters as a versatile and high-purity organic building block and ligand precursor, essential for advanced material synthesis and coordination chemistry. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials. The CAS number for this compound is 1401343-31-4.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a multidentate organic linker for constructing porous coordination polymers with tailored properties for gas storage or catalysis.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Used to develop novel ligands for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Dendrimer & Polymer Chemistry: Functions as a core unit or branching point for creating star-shaped polymers and dendrimers with precise architectures.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Utilized in the design of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced coatings.
• Chelating Agent: Potential use as a selective chelator for specific metal ions in analytical or separation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4',4''-(((2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Triyl)Tris(Methylene))Tris(Oxy))Tribenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1401343-31-4
Molecular Formula	C33H30O9
Molecular Weight	570.59 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tris[(4-carboxyphenoxy)methyl]-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; 4,4',4''-(Mesitylene-2,4,6-triyltrimethylene)tris(oxy)tribenzoic acid; Tris(4-carboxyphenoxymethyl)mesitylene; Mesitylenetris(methylenep-oxybenzoic acid); TCMTB Acid (context-specific); Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-[(2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-benzenetriyl)tris(methyleneoxy)]tris-; Ligand precursor L1 (research code)
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Quality Control

Our production of 4,4',4''-(((2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-Triyl)Tris(Methylene))Tris(Oxy))Tribenzoic Acid adheres to a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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