Description

3',4',5',6'-Tetrakis(4-Carboxyphenyl)-[1,1':2',1''-terphenyl]-4,4''-dicarboxylic acid is a sophisticated, multi-functional organic building block characterized by its high density of carboxylic acid groups on a rigid terphenyl core. This compound matters for its exceptional potential as a linker or precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs). Researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials science, gas storage, catalysis, and molecular sensing require this high-purity intermediate to develop next-generation functional materials with precise porosity and chemical functionality.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a critical polytopic organic linker for constructing MOFs with ultra-high surface area and tailored pore environments for gas storage (H₂, CO₂, CH₄) and separation.
• Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Precursor: Used as a key monomer for creating crystalline, porous organic polymers with applications in catalysis, photonics, and electronic devices.
• Functional Polymer Development: Acts as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to introduce high thermal stability, rigidity, and specific binding sites into specialty polymers.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed in the design of complex molecular assemblies, cages, and networks due to its predictable coordination geometry and multiple binding sites.
• Heterogeneous Catalyst Support: The robust, functionalized surface makes it an ideal platform for immobilizing catalytic metal centers.
• Chemical Sensor Fabrication: Its structure can be integrated into sensing platforms for the selective detection of ions or small molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the research and development of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring a rigid, polycarboxylated scaffold.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3',4',5',6'-Tetrakis(4-Carboxyphenyl)-[1,1':2',1''-terphenyl]-4,4''-dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	83536-16-7
Molecular Formula	C52H34O12
Molecular Weight	850.82 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1':2',1''-Terphenyl-3',4',5',6'-tetrakis(4-benzoic acid)-4,4''-dicarboxylic acid; Tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)-[1,1':2',1''-terphenyl]-4,4''-dicarboxylic acid; H8TCPT; H8TCPT-Ph; 3',4',5',6'-Tetrakis(p-carboxyphenyl)-1,1':2',1''-terphenyl-4,4''-dicarboxylic acid; TCPT linker; Octacarboxy-terphenyl linker
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Quality Control

Our production of 3',4',5',6'-Tetrakis(4-Carboxyphenyl)-[1,1':2',1''-terphenyl]-4,4''-dicarboxylic acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for advanced materials research. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment, NMR (¹H and ¹³C) for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis (CHN). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, it is recommended to handle the material under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to ambient humidity. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for prolonged stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in DMF, DMSO; Insoluble in water, methanol

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