1,1,1-Tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane

CAS Number: 27955-94-8

Molecular Formula: C20H18O3

Specialty IntermediatesAntiviral ScaffoldsLithography MaterialsPhotoresist PrecursorsBranching & Crosslinking AgentsPhenolic ModifiersOxygen (Phenol Derivatives)High Tg epoxy modifiersTrifunctional phenolic crosslinkerBulk CAS 27955-94-8

About 1,1,1-Tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane

1,1,1-Tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane (CAS 27955-94-8), commonly abbreviated as THPE, is a premium trifunctional phenolic branching agent. In Elemental Derivatives hierarchy (Oxygen/Phenolic path), it represents a structural "node" used to transform linear polymers into complex, high-performance 3D networks. THPE's unique ...

1,1,1-Tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane Specifications

CAS Number

27955-94-8

Molecular Formula

C20H18O3

Molecular Weight

306.36

IUPAC Name

4-[1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]phenol

Canonical SMILES

CC(C1=CC=C(C=C1)O)(C2=CC=C(C=C2)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O

InChI Key

BRPSWMCDEYMRPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C20H18O3/c1-20(14-2-8-17(21)9-3-14,15-4-10-18(22)11-5-15)16-6-12-19(23)13-7-16/h2-13,21-23H,1H3

EINECS Number

405-800-7

MDL Number

MFCD00012180

HSN No

290729

CAS Number

27955-94-8

Molecular Formula

C20H18O3

Molecular Weight

306.36

IUPAC Name

4-[1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]phenol

Canonical SMILES

CC(C1=CC=C(C=C1)O)(C2=CC=C(C=C2)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O

InChI Key

BRPSWMCDEYMRPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C20H18O3/c1-20(14-2-8-17(21)9-3-14,15-4-10-18(22)11-5-15)16-6-12-19(23)13-7-16/h2-13,21-23H,1H3

EINECS Number

405-800-7

MDL Number

MFCD00012180

HSN No

290729

Molecular Weight

306.36

Boiling Point (Predicted)

531.844+45.00°C Press:760.00 Torr

Density (Predicted)

1.253+0.06 g/cm Temp: 25°C; Press: 760 Torr

pKa (Predicted)

10.019+0.10 Most Acidic Temp: 25°C

Functionality

Trifunctional (3 Reactive Hydroxyl Groups)

GHS Hazard Statements

H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary Statement Codes

P273, P391, and P501

Antiviral Scaffolds

Emerging research identifies THPE derivatives as potential scaffolds for inhibiting viral helicases (e.g., Hepatitis C)

Antioxidant Intermediates

Synthesize high-molecular-weight stabilizers that do not migrate out of plastic packaging

Polycarbonates

Creates "Hyperbranched Polycarbonates" (HBPC). Increases the melt strength of the polymer, Easier thermoforming of complex shapes in Automotive and Aerospace interior components

Epoxy Resins

Crosslinker to increase crosslinking density. Superior thermal stability and moisture resistance for structural adhesives

Semiconductor Packaging

Formulation of high-resolution photoresists and novolac resins. Its rigid structure provides the dimensional stability required for high-density interconnect (HDI) boards