Description

Hexa(4-Formylphenyl)Benzene is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced materials science. Its precise, star-shaped molecular architecture, featuring six reactive formyl groups, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex, porous, and highly ordered polymeric networks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of covalent organic frameworks (COFs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty polymers requiring tailored porosity and functionality.

Application

• Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Synthesis: Serves as a key multi-topic aldehyde linker for constructing 2D and 3D COFs with high surface area and tunable pore sizes for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Precursor: Used as an organic ligand to coordinate with metal ions, creating novel MOF structures with enhanced stability and functionality.
• Porous Polymer Networks (PPNs): A fundamental monomer for synthesizing hyper-crosslinked polymers and porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs) for environmental remediation and energy storage applications.
• Dendrimer and Star Polymer Core: Acts as a rigid, multi-functional core molecule for the controlled synthesis of dendrimers and star-shaped polymers with precise branching.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Utilized in the fabrication of sensing materials where its reactive sites can be functionalized to detect specific analytes.
• Advanced Resins and Coatings: Incorporated as a cross-linking agent in high-performance thermoset resins, coatings, and adhesives to improve thermal and mechanical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of complex drug molecules and delivery systems due to its multiple reactive handles.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors and photoactive materials in optoelectronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexa(4-Formylphenyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1862220-96-9
Molecular Formula	C48H30O6
Molecular Weight	702.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexakis(4-formylphenyl)benzene; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexakis(4-formylphenyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(4-formylphenyl)-; Hexa(4-carbaldehydephenyl)benzene; HFB; Hexaaldehyde Starphene Precursor; Multi-topic Aldehyde Linker; Hexaformyl Star Molecule
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexa(4-Formylphenyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

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 material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (DMF, THF, DCM)

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