Description

1,3,5-Tri(4-Carboxyphenyl)Benzene is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block featuring a rigid central benzene core symmetrically substituted with three carboxylic acid groups. This compound is valued for its precise molecular geometry and ability to form stable coordination networks, making it a critical precursor in advanced materials science. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and specialty polymer synthesis.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a key organic linker for constructing porous, crystalline materials with high surface areas for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Precursor: Used in the bottom-up synthesis of highly ordered, porous organic polymers for applications in optoelectronics and sensing.
• Polymer and Dendrimer Chemistry: Acts as a trifunctional core monomer for creating hyperbranched polymers, star-shaped polymers, and dendrimers with tailored properties.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Functions as a polydentate ligand for complexing metal ions, useful in catalyst design and molecular recognition studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of complex drug molecules or as a scaffold for medicinal chemistry research.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel functional materials, including luminescent compounds and molecular sensors.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Tri(4-Carboxyphenyl)Benzene
CAS No.	50446-44-1
Molecular Formula	C27H18O6
Molecular Weight	438.43 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene; [1,1':3',1''-Terphenyl]-4,4'',4'''-tricarboxylic acid; 4,4',4''-(Benzene-1,3,5-triyl)tris(benzoic acid); TCB; TATB (in MOF context); Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene; Benzene-1,3,5-triyltribenzoic acid; H3BTB
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,3,5-Tri(4-Carboxyphenyl)Benzene adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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