CAS 554-95-0 Trimesic acid - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Trimesic acid

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Catalog Number

ACM554950-2

CAS Number

554-95-0

Product Name

Trimesic acid

Structure

Category

Hydrogen Storage Materials; Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

Synonyms

TrimesicAcid
BTC

Description

Trimesic acid (TMA), also known as 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, has a self-organized 2D molecular network structure formed by intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the carboxylic acid residues in bulk crystals. TMA can be used in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which can be used as organic linkers potentially utilized in sensors.

IUPAC Name

benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid

Molecular Weight

210.14

Molecular Formula

C9H6O6

Canonical SMILES

C1=C(C=C(C=C1C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

InChI

1S/C9H6O6/c10-7(11)4-1-5(8(12)13)3-6(2-4)9(14)15/h1-3H,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)(H,14,15)

InChI Key

QMKYBPDZANOJGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Melting Point

>300 °C (lit.)

Flash Point

Not applicable

Purity

>98.0%(T)

Solubility

0.13 M

Appearance

White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Application

Trimesic acid is an off-white powder primarily utilized across various industries due to its versatile properties. It serves as an epoxy curing agent and is integral in the production of adhesives and coating materials. Moreover, it's used in the manufacture of engineering plastics and synthetic fibers, acting as a cross-linking agent for alkyd resins. Trimesic acid also functions as a plasticizer and is a key component in pharmaceutical intermediates. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in the development of desalination membranes. Structurally, trimesic acid is a tricarboxylic acid, characterized by a benzene ring with carboxy groups in positions 1, 3, and 5, making it a member of the benzoic acids and the conjugate acid of benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate(1-).

Storage

2-8°C

Complexity

237

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

209-077-7

Exact Mass

210.016438g/mol

Formal Charge

Hazard Statements

H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.

Heavy Atom Count

MDL Number

MFCD00002517

MeSH Entry Terms

1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate;1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid;benzene-1,3,5-carboxylic acid;trimesic acid;trimesic acid, monosodium salt;trimesic acid, trisodium salt

Monoisotopic Mass

210.016438g/mol

NSC Number

3998

Precautionary Statements

P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Rotatable Bond Count

Signal Word

Warning

UNII

OU36OO5MTN

XLogP3

0.5

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