This triphenylbenzene analog, also known as benzene-1,3,5-tribenzoic acid; benzene-1,3,5-tris(4-benzoic acid), presents as a white to almost white crystalline powder. Store in a cool and dark place, under inert gas and protected from moisture. 1,3,5-Tris(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene is known to be incompatible with oxidizing agents and should not be stored or handled near them. This chemical causes both skin irritation and serious eye irritation.