Description

1,2,4-Benzenetrimethanol CAS NO 25147-76-6 is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a key multifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its trifunctional nature provides significant value for creating complex, cross-linked polymer networks and specialty fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the polymer, pharmaceutical intermediate, and specialty coatings industries.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: A crucial trifunctional monomer for producing high-performance thermosetting resins, including polyesters, alkyd resins, and epoxy curing agents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring a rigid, aromatic triol core.
• Cross-linking Agent: Imparts rigidity and thermal stability to polyurethane foams, coatings, and adhesives.
• Specialty Plasticizers & Stabilizers: Acts as a precursor for esters used as non-phthalate plasticizers and polymer stabilizers.
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Construction: Serves as a core or branching unit due to its three reactive hydroxyl groups.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Utilized in synthesizing monomers for advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,4-Benzenetrimethanol
CAS No.	25147-76-6
Molecular Formula	C9H12O3
Molecular Weight	168.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4-Benzenetrimethanol; 1,2,4-Tris(hydroxymethyl)benzene; Benzene-1,2,4-triyltrimethanol; 1,2,4-Benzenetriyltrimethanol; 1,2,4-Benzenetricarbinol; Trimethylolbenzene (1,2,4-isomer); 1,2,4-BTM; TMB (1,2,4-)
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,4-Benzenetrimethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for advanced synthetic applications. 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. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	110 - 115 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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