Trimethyl 1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylate

CAS: 2672-58-4

Ref. 3D-FT43628

Product Information

• Name: Trimethyl 1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylate
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

Trimethyl 1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylate is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of polycarboxylic acids. It is used as a polymerization agent in the manufacture of ionic polymers. The first step in this process is cationic polymerization, which involves the reaction between trimethyl 1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylate and sodium citrate to form an ion pair. This process can be followed by hydrolysis with hydrochloric acid and sodium carbonate to release the carboxylate anion from the polymer chain and regenerate trimethyl 1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylate. Trimethyl 1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylate has been shown to have optical properties that depend on its molecular weight and metal surface interactions. It can also be used as a chelating agent for zinc diethyld

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 252.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₂O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder