Description

1,2,3,4-Tetrakis(Carboxyphenyl)Benzene is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block characterized by its rigid, star-shaped molecular architecture with four carboxylic acid groups. This compound is of significant value for advanced materials research and development, offering precise control over molecular assembly and network formation. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of porous organic polymers (POPs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty polymer synthesis.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a versatile organic linker or ligand for constructing novel MOFs with tailored pore sizes and high surface areas for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Porous Organic Polymer (POP) Development: Acts as a core monomer for creating hyper-crosslinked or covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with applications in environmental remediation and energy storage.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of complex dendritic or star-shaped polymers for specialty coatings, adhesives, and high-performance composites.
• Chemical Sensing Platforms: Its multiple binding sites make it a candidate for developing sensitive layers in chemical sensors and biosensors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for fundamental research in supramolecular chemistry, crystal engineering, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4-Tetrakis(Carboxyphenyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1670924-00-1
Molecular Formula	C34H22O8
Molecular Weight	558.54 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4-Tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene; Tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrakis(p-carboxyphenyl)benzene; Benzene-1,2,3,4-tetrayltetrakis(4,1-phenylene)tetramethanol; TCB; TATB (context-dependent); 1,2,3,4-Tetrakis(4'-carboxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,2,3,4-Tetrakis(Carboxyphenyl)Benzene adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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