Description

1,8,13-Trihydroxytriptycene is a functionalized triptycene derivative characterized by three hydroxyl groups at strategic positions on its rigid, three-dimensional scaffold. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced organic building block for constructing complex supramolecular systems and functional materials. It is primarily sought by researchers and developers in the fields of organic electronics, molecular machines, and porous organic polymers (POPs).

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a core unit for synthesizing novel hole-transport or electron-transport materials in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Used to construct molecular tweezers, cages, and complex host-guest systems due to its rigid, V-shaped geometry.
• Porous Material Synthesis: Acts as a trigonal planar node for the synthesis of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs) with tunable pore sizes.
• Fluorescent Sensor Development: Functionalized to create chemosensors for the detection of specific ions or small molecules based on fluorescence quenching or enhancement.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to enhance thermal stability, rigidity, and gas separation properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key intermediate for exploratory synthesis in pharmaceutical chemistry and advanced material science.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,8,13-Trihydroxytriptycene
CAS No.	1620408-04-9
Molecular Formula	C20H14O3
Molecular Weight	302.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8,13-Trihydroxytriptycene; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10[1',2']-benzenoanthracene-1,8,13-triol; Triptycene-1,8,13-triol; 1,8,13-Trihydroxy-9,10-dihydro-9,10-[1,2]benzenoanthracene; 1,8,13-THTP; THT; Triptycene Triol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,8,13-Trihydroxytriptycene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended for optimal stability.

Specification

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

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