Description

[1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl]-2,2'',4,4''-Tetracarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, planar structure and four reactive carboxyl groups, enabling precise molecular design and cross-linking. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, polymer chemistry, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), where it acts as a key precursor for high-performance polymers and functional crystalline materials.

Application

• Polyimide and Polyamide Precursor: A key monomer for synthesizing high-temperature, high-strength engineering plastics used in aerospace and electronics.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Serves as a versatile organic linker for constructing porous MOFs with applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the development of advanced liquid crystalline polymers (LCPs) for display technology and high-performance fibers.
• Organic Semiconductor Intermediates: A building block for n-type semiconductor materials and electron-transport layers in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Cross-linking Agent: Imparts thermal and chemical stability to epoxy resins and other thermosetting polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and diagnostic agents.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Intermediate for creating high-stability, functional organic dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl]-2,2'',4,4''-Tetracarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1580004-08-5
Molecular Formula	C22H14O8
Molecular Weight	406.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'',4,4''-Terphenyltetracarboxylic Acid; 1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl-2,2'',4,4''-tetracarboxylic Acid; Terphenyl-2,2'',4,4''-tetracarboxylic Acid; TPTC; TPTA; p-Terphenyl-2,2'',4,4''-tetracarboxylic Acid; 2,2',4,4''-Terphenyltetracarboxylic Acid (alternate numbering); 4,4''-Dicarboxy-2,2''-terphenyldicarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our [1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl]-2,2'',4,4''-Tetracarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and advanced material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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