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4,4',4''-(Benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline

CAS Number 326002-91-9

COF Ligands, Materials, Porous Organic Frameworks

Product Code B4541-1g
Price $104 ex. VAT

Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) 1,3,5-Triethynylbenzene Ligand

Trigonal star shaped linker for covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in application of oxygen and carbon dioxide reduction as photocatalyst


Specifications | MSDS | Literature and Reviews


4,4',4''-(benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline (TETAB) has a triagonal star shaped structure with three 4-ethynylaniline connecting to a central benzene ring at 1,3,5-positions. 4,4',4''-(benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline has been used in the construction of covalent organic frameworks for photochemical reductions of O2 and CO2.

Imine-linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs), OMHS-COF-Co, prepared by condensation of 2,2’-bipyridine-5,5’-dicarbaldehyde and 4,4',4''-(benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline, is engaged as photocatalyst in the photochemical reduction of CO2 to CO. It shows a preeminent cycling stability and an impressive CO production rate of as high as 15 874 µmol g−1 h−1, and a large selectivity of 92.4%.

MOF and COF ligands

MOF and COF ligands

Rigid ligand linker for cross-linked COF networks

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High purity 910231-21-9

High purity

>98% High purity

Facile reactions

Facile reactions

Readily for polycondensation reactions to form imine or amide linkages

One-dimensional TP–TTA–COF constructed from 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol and 4,4′,4″-(benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline yields highly stable β-ketoenamine and abundant alkynyl groups. Further reaction of H2PtCl6·6H2O with TP–TTA–COF by coordinating Pt to the N and O atoms of the C–N and C=O bonds from the linkage and 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol units gives PtCl-COF as photocatalyst to boost hydrogen peroxide production.

General Information


CAS Number 326002-91-9
Chemical Formula C30H21N3
Full Name 4,4',4''-(Benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline
Molecular Weight 423.51 g/mol
Synonyms TETAB, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-benzenetriyltri-2,1-ethynediyl)tris-Benzenamine
Classification / Family Triethynylbenzene, Anilines, COF ligand

Chemical Structure


326002-91-9 - 4,4',4''-(benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline chemical structure
4,4',4''-(Benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline (TETAB) Chemical Structure, 326002-91-9

Product Details


Purity > 98%
Melting Point n.a.
Appearance Dark yellow powder/crystals

MSDS Documentation


326002-91-9 - 4,4',4''-(benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline4,4',4''-(Benzene-1,3,5-triyltris(ethyne-2,1-diyl))trianiline MSDS Sheet

Literature and Reviews


  1. Boosting hydrogen peroxide production via establishment and reconstruction of single-metal sites in covalent organic frameworks, S. Yang et al., SunMat, 3 (3), 379-389 (2023); DOI: 10.1002/sus2.125.
  2. Nanostructurally Engineering Covalent Organic Frameworks for Boosting CO2 Photoreduction, T. Zheng et al., Small, 2307743 (2023); DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307743.
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