Preparation and Thermal Properties of Titanium Containing Organic Compounds Synthesized Through Reactions of Titanium Isopropoxide with Hydroxybenzonic Acid

Titanium containing organic compounds were synthesized through reactions of titanium isopropoxide with o-, m- and p-hydroxybenzonic acid (hence-forth, abbreviated as o, m and p, respectively). The effects of isomers (o, m and p) on the properties of titanium containing organic compounds were investigated. Titanium containing organic compounds were self-assembled and, in o, the particles were of a uniform size and spherical, approximately 2-4μm in diameter. m and p consisted of massive particles of diameter approximately 1-3mm. A porous material was prepared by thermal decomposition of titanium containing organic compounds. For o, it was prepared at 400°C, while for m and p, it was prepared at higher temperatures (500-600°C). A material with a large pore volume was prepared from o, the average pore size being approximately 2nm in radius. Rutile easily formed from both o and m.