Description

Benzene-1,2,4-Tricarbonyl Trichloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its trifunctional nature allows for the efficient introduction of multiple carbonyl or amide groups in a single step, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to create active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced intermediates, and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly for introducing multiple amide or ester linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic acid derivatives.
• Polymer & Resin Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing high-performance polyamides, polyimides, and epoxy resins with enhanced thermal stability.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and organic pigments with specific color fastness and stability properties.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Synthesis: Building block for creating multidentate ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Friedel-Crafts acylation, peptide coupling, and other acyl transfer reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzene-1,2,4-Tricarbonyl Trichloride
CAS No.	3867-55-8
Molecular Formula	C9H3Cl3O3
Molecular Weight	273.47 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4-Benzenetricarbonyl Trichloride; Trimestic Acid Trichloride; Trimestic Trichloride; 1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic Acid Trichloride; Benzene-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid Trichloride; 1,2,4-Benzenetricarbonyl Chloride; Trimestic Chloride; 1,2,4-Tricarboxybenzene Trichloride
EINECS	223-393-7

Quality Control

Our Benzene-1,2,4-Tricarbonyl Trichloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF, DMF)

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