Description

Tetrakis(4-Nitrophenyl)Methane is a specialized organic compound featuring a central methane carbon bonded to four 4-nitrophenyl groups. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, dendrimers, and molecular scaffolds.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of novel porous organic polymers (POPs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and other functional materials due to its tetrahedral geometry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific structural motifs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Investigated for the preparation of multidentate ligands and catalysts in coordination chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: Potential use as a standard or reagent in analytical method development and calibration.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical compound for fundamental research in universities and corporate laboratories exploring new chemical entities and properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(4-Nitrophenyl)Methane
CAS No.	60532-62-9
Molecular Formula	C25H16N4O8
Molecular Weight	500.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrakis(p-Nitrophenyl)Methane; Methane, Tetrakis(4-Nitrophenyl)-; 1,1',1'',1'''-Methanetetrayltetrakis(4-Nitrobenzene); Tetranitrotetraphenylmethane; p-Nitrophenylmethane Tetramer; TNPM; [1,1',1'',1'''-Methanetetrayltetrakis(benzene-4,1-diyl)]tetranitrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(4-Nitrophenyl)Methane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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