Description

1,2,3,4,5-Benzenepentacarboxylic Acid Pentamethyl Ester is a high-purity, multi-functional organic intermediate characterized by its fully esterified benzene pentacarboxylic acid structure. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science, offering precise control over molecular architecture. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating multi-functional scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific pentasubstituted aromatic cores.
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Production: Acts as a core monomer or branching unit for constructing precisely defined dendritic macromolecules with high functionality.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Preparation: Utilized to synthesize multi-dentate ligands for catalysis, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and metal ion sequestration.
• Organic Electronics Material Research: Investigated as a building block for electron-transport materials, organic semiconductors, and photoactive layers.
• Cross-linking Agent for Specialty Resins: Functions as a high-performance cross-linker in coatings, adhesives, and composite resins to enhance thermal and chemical resistance.
• Analytical Chemistry Standard: Employed as a reference standard or derivatization agent in chromatographic analysis and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,5-Benzenepentacarboxylic Acid Pentamethyl Ester
CAS No.	3327-06-8
Molecular Formula	C16H16O10
Molecular Weight	368.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethyl Benzene-1,2,3,4,5-pentacarboxylate; Benzenepentacarboxylic Acid Pentamethyl Ester; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentakis(methoxycarbonyl)benzene; Pentamethyl Mellitate; Mellitic Acid Pentamethyl Ester; Pentamethyl Ester of Benzenepentacarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4,5-Benzenepentacarboxylic Acid Pentamethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis by GC. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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