Description

1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic Acid,2,4,6-Triethyl- is a specialized, symmetrically substituted derivative of trimesic acid, offering unique steric and electronic properties due to its three ethyl groups. This compound serves as a high-value advanced organic intermediate and a versatile ligand precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating complex, multi-functional molecular scaffolds.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a key organic linker or ligand precursor for constructing porous coordination polymers with tailored pore sizes and functionalities.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a trifunctional monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in developing new crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its structural rigidity and derivatization potential.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to prepare sophisticated ligands for homogeneous catalysis, influencing selectivity and activity in organic transformations.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a core building block for synthesizing novel organic dyes and pigments with enhanced stability and color properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for fundamental research in supramolecular chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic Acid,2,4,6-Triethyl-
CAS No.	247942-73-0
Molecular Formula	C15H18O6
Molecular Weight	294.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Triethylbenzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic Acid; 2,4,6-Triethyl-1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic Acid; Triethyl Trimesate; 1,3,5-Triethylbenzene-2,4,6-tricarboxylic Acid; Sym-Triethyl Trimesic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic Acid,2,4,6-Triethyl- adheres to a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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