Description

Triphenylene-2,6,10-Tricarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced materials science. Its rigid, planar triphenylene core functionalized with three carboxylic acid groups makes it an exceptional precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, supramolecular chemistry, and specialty polymer synthesis.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Key monomer for synthesizing n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials used in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a versatile organic linker for constructing porous, crystalline MOFs with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Liquid Crystal & Discotic Materials: Core structure for developing triphenylene-based discotic liquid crystals, which are used in charge transport layers and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Chemistry: A trifunctional monomer for creating hyperbranched polymers, dendrimers, and cross-linked networks with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Chelating ligand for forming complexes with various metal ions, useful in catalytic systems and molecular sensors.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential intermediate in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with polycyclic aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triphenylene-2,6,10-Tricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	239455-23-3
Molecular Formula	C21H12O6
Molecular Weight	360.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6,10-Tricarboxytriphenylene; Triphenylene-2,6,10-tricarboxylic acid; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12-Dodecahydrotriphenylene-2,6,10-tricarboxylic acid (related); Benzo[l]phenanthro[9,10-a]triphenylene-2,6,10-tricarboxylic acid; TPTA; Triphenylene tricarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Triphenylene-2,6,10-Tricarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and advanced material synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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