Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Eastman TIPB 1,3,5-Triisopropylbenzene

Eastman TIPB is a high-purity 1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene from Eastman’s specialty solvents series—TIPB. It serves as a robust, non-coordinating, sterically hindered aromatic solvent ideal for organometallic synthesis, catalyst stabilization, and high-temperature applications. Its symmetrical structure ensures thermal stability and low reactivity, making it preferred in advanced polymerization and pharmaceutical R&D processes.
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Features Of Eastman TIPB 1,3,5-Triisopropylbenzene

  1. High steric hindrance due to symmetric 1,3,5-trisubstitution pattern, enhancing thermal and oxidative stability.

  2. Low volatility and high boiling point, supporting use as a high-boiling solvent or reaction medium in elevated-temperature processes.

  3. Excellent solvency for aromatic and aliphatic resins, polymers, and organometallic compounds without promoting side reactions.

  4. Chemically inert under typical catalytic and acidic/basic conditions, minimizing interference in sensitive synthetic pathways.

  5. Ultra-low water content and high purity (>99.5%), ensuring consistent performance in precision applications such as pharmaceutical intermediates synthesis.

Typical Applications Of Eastman TIPB 1,3,5-Triisopropylbenzene

  1. High-boiling inert solvent for Grignard, lithiation, and other organometallic reactions.

  2. Reaction medium in transition-metal-catalyzed cross-coupling (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) where low coordination interference is critical.

  3. Stabilizing diluent for reactive intermediates and thermally labile catalysts in fine chemical manufacturing.

  4. Carrier fluid in high-temperature chromatography and analytical reference standards preparation.

  5. Component in specialty polymer processing aids and high-performance coating formulations requiring non-volatile, non-reactive aromatics.

Specifications Of Eastman TIPB 1,3,5-Triisopropylbenzene

Chemical TypeAromatic hydrocarbon — alkylated benzene derivative
Product FormLiquid at room temperature
AppearanceClear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Purity (GC)≥ 99.5%
Boiling Point (760 mmHg)268–272 °C
Density at 20 °C0.885–0.892 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n²⁰D)1.492–1.496
Water Content (KF)≤ 50 ppm


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