Description

1,3,5-Triisopropylbenzene is a high-purity, symmetrical trialkylated benzene derivative valued for its steric bulk and chemical stability. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and specialty solvent in advanced chemical synthesis and material science applications. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors requiring consistent, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor or ligand in organometallic catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where steric hindrance is required.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and pesticides.
• Specialty Solvent: Functions as a high-boiling, non-polar solvent for sensitive reactions and material processing.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Used to impart specific properties, such as increased thermal stability or altered solubility, in advanced polymer systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structural unit in the development of organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,3,5-Triisopropylbenzene
CAS No.	717-74-8
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	sym-Triisopropylbenzene; 1,3,5-Tri(1-methylethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,3,5-triisopropyl-; TIPB; Triisopropylbenzene; s-Triisopropylbenzene; 1,3,5-Triisopropyl-benzen
EINECS	211-957-9

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Triisopropylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure it meets stringent purity and identity specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.488 - 1.492
Density (20°C)	0.845 - 0.855 g/mL

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