2,4,6-Triisopropylbenzoic acid

• CAT Number: L043389
• CAS Number: 49623-71-4
• Molecular Formula: C16H24O2
• Molecular Weight: 248.36
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2,4,6-tri(propan-2-yl)benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H24O2/c1-9(2)12-7-13(10(3)4)15(16(17)18)14(8-12)11(5)6/h7-11H,1-6H3,(H,17,18)
• InChIKey: ULVHAZFBJJXIDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2,4,6-Triisopropylbenzoic acid(CAT: L043389) (often abbreviated as TIBA) is a sterically hindered benzoic acid derivative featuring three bulky isopropyl groups at the 2, 4, and 6 positions on the benzene ring. This structural arrangement imparts significant steric bulk around the carboxylic acid functional group, making TIBA useful in organic synthesis, particularly as a stabilizing ligand or protecting agent in reactions that require steric control. It is commonly applied in the preparation of metal complexes, where the bulky groups prevent undesired interactions and enhance selectivity. 2,4,6-Triisopropylbenzoic acid is a valuable reagent in synthetic chemistry, supporting applications that benefit from its steric hindrance and stability.