Description

4'',4''''',4'''''''',4'''''''''''-(Ethene-1,1,2,2-Tetrayl)Tetrakis(([1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl]-4-Carboxylic Acid)) is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block characterized by its extended conjugated aromatic system and four carboxylic acid termini. This compound matters for its role as a critical precursor in the synthesis of advanced organic frameworks, including Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), where its precise geometry and functional groups dictate material properties. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials science, organic electronics, and nanotechnology who require sophisticated ligands and linkers for developing next-generation sensors, catalysts, and optoelectronic devices.

Application

• MOF/COF Synthesis: Serves as a tetravalent organic linker for constructing porous crystalline frameworks with tailored pore size and functionality for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Used in the development of novel conjugated polymers and small molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), field-effect transistors (OFETs), and photovoltaic cells.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Acts as a key component in the self-assembly of complex nanostructures and molecular machines due to its rigid, multi-directional bonding capability.
• Sensor Development: Functionalized to create highly sensitive and selective chemical or biological sensors leveraging its fluorescence properties and surface binding sites.
• Catalyst Ligand: Provides a stable, multi-dentate coordination environment for metal centers in homogeneous catalysis applications.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to enhance thermal stability, mechanical strength, and introduce specific chemical reactivity.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify surfaces (e.g., nanoparticles, electrodes) with a dense layer of carboxylic acid groups for further conjugation or to alter surface properties.
• Research & Development: A vital tool for academic and industrial R&D exploring new functional materials and their structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4'',4''''',4'''''''',4'''''''''''-(Ethene-1,1,2,2-Tetrayl)Tetrakis(([1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl]-4-Carboxylic Acid))
CAS No.	1643112-50-8
Molecular Formula	C106H70O8
Molecular Weight	1472.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrakis(4''-([1,1':4',1''-terphenyl]-4-yl)carbonyl)ethene; 1,1,2,2-Ethenetetrayltetrakis[1,1':4',1''-terphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid; Tetra(4-carboxy-[1,1':4',1''-terphenyl])ethylene; TCBPE (abbreviation); Extended tetraphenylethylene tetracarboxylic acid linker; TPE-4COOH derivative; MOF linker 106
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Quality Control

Our production of 4'',4''''',4'''''''',4'''''''''''-(Ethene-1,1,2,2-Tetrayl)Tetrakis(([1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl]-4-Carboxylic Acid)) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive applications in materials synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment. We support custom synthesis and purification to meet specific research or production-grade specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); ensure the container is sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Purity (NMR)	≥ 97%
Solubility Test	Soluble in DMF, DMSO; partially soluble in THF
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5%
Water Content (KF)	< 1.0%

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