Description

2,4,6-Tricarboxybenzotrifluoride is a high-value trifluoromethylated aromatic building block characterized by its three carboxylic acid groups. This compound is essential for the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its unique structure imparts specific electronic and steric properties. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a rigid, polyfunctional aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Serves as a versatile scaffold for constructing multidentate ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers with specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for electron-transport materials and organic semiconductors due to its electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl and carboxylic acid groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic methodologies and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Tricarboxybenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	42175-51-9
Molecular Formula	C10H5F3O6
Molecular Weight	278.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, 2,4,6-trifluoro-; Benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid, 2,4,6-trifluoro-; 2,4,6-Trifluorobenzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid; Trimesic acid, 2,4,6-trifluoro-; 2,4,6-Tris(trifluoromethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid (common misnomer); TCB-TF; BTCTF
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Tricarboxybenzotrifluoride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global customer base. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key specifications such as assay purity and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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