Description

4,4',4''-(1H-Imidazole-2,4,5-Triyl)Tribenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block featuring a central imidazole core symmetrically functionalized with three benzoic acid groups. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which provides multiple coordination and conjugation sites, making it a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), organic electronics, and pharmaceutical intermediate development.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a versatile and rigid trigonal carboxylate linker for constructing porous, crystalline MOFs with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Organic Semiconductor Materials: Acts as a key building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaics, and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and development of novel active ingredients, leveraging the imidazole pharmacophore and modifiable carboxylic acid groups.
• Coordination Polymers & Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed to create complex self-assembled structures and networks with specific optical, magnetic, or catalytic properties.
• Surface Functionalization & Sensor Development: Used to modify material surfaces or as a recognition element in the design of chemical sensors and biosensors.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Functions as a multidentate ligand for transition metals in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4',4''-(1H-Imidazole-2,4,5-Triyl)Tribenzoic Acid
CAS No.	2329408-06-0
Molecular Formula	C24H15N3O6
Molecular Weight	441.40 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,5-Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)-1H-imidazole; 1H-Imidazole-2,4,5-triyltris(4,1-phenylene)triacetic acid; Tribenzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1H-imidazole-2,4,5-triyl)-; Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)imidazole; TCPI; 4,4',4''-(1H-Imidazole-2,4,5-triyl)tris(benzoic acid); 2,4,5-Tri(4-carboxyphenyl)imidazole; H3TCPI
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Quality Control

Our production of 4,4',4''-(1H-Imidazole-2,4,5-Triyl)Tribenzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; slightly soluble in methanol

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