Description

1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxaldehyde is a versatile aromatic trialdehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its trifunctional nature allows for the construction of complex, symmetrical molecular architectures, offering high efficiency and structural precision. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients, ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing symmetrical triazine, triazole, and other heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Acts as a crucial organic linker for constructing porous coordination polymers with applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Dendrimer & Polymer Synthesis: Utilized as a core molecule for building star-shaped or hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers due to its three reactive aldehyde groups.
• Ligand Preparation: Used to synthesize multidentate Schiff base ligands for coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as an effective cross-linker for resins and polymers, enhancing thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a precursor for organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	3163-76-6
Molecular Formula	C9H6O3
Molecular Weight	162.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimesaldehyde; 1,3,5-Triformylbenzene; Benzene-1,3,5-tricarbaldehyde; 1,3,5-Tris(formyl)benzene; Trimesic aldehyde; TFB; BTC
EINECS	221-625-5

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every 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). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	156 - 160 °C

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