Description

2,4,6-Trichlorobenzene-1,3,5-Tricarbonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile compound with a symmetrical, highly substituted benzene core. This structure makes it a valuable and versatile chemical intermediate and building block for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, multi-functional aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its chlorinated and nitrile groups contribute to biological activity and stability.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers, resins, and specialty materials with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new organic reactions and heterocyclic compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trichlorobenzene-1,3,5-Tricarbonitrile
CAS No.	3638-98-0
Molecular Formula	C9Cl3N3
Molecular Weight	264.45 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Trichloro-2,4,6-tricyanobenzene; Cyanuric Chloride Trimer (substituted); Benzene-1,3,5-tricarbonitrile, 2,4,6-trichloro-; 2,4,6-Trichloro-1,3,5-benzenetricarbonitrile; Trichlorocyanuric Benzene Derivative; TCT-CN; Sym-Trichlorotricyanobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trichlorobenzene-1,3,5-Tricarbonitrile is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the precise requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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