Description

Dibenzoylethyne is a versatile organic building block and a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique conjugated structure, featuring two benzoyl groups attached to an acetylene core, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific electronic or structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, conjugated backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, conductive materials, and organic semiconductors.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, [2+2] cycloadditions, and other cyclization reactions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a key component in the synthesis of advanced organic dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibenzoylethyne
CAS No.	1087-09-8
Molecular Formula	C16H10O2
Molecular Weight	234.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Diphenylethynedione; Diphenylacetylenedione; Diphenylglyoxal; Benzil Acetylene; Tolane-1,2-dione; Diphenylethynedione; 1,2-Diphenylethyne-1,2-dione; Dibenzoylacetylene
EINECS	214-124-6

Quality Control

Our Dibenzoylethyne is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	94 - 98 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.