Description

4-tert-Butylbiphenyl is a high-purity organic compound valued for its role as a key intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis. This specialty chemical is essential for applications requiring a stable, lipophilic biphenyl core with a bulky tert-butyl substituent. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core structural unit or a modifying agent in the development of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Functions as a ligand precursor or a sterically hindered scaffold in organometallic chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to impart specific properties like thermal stability or solubility to high-performance polymers and specialty resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butylbiphenyl
CAS No.	1625-92-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₈
Molecular Weight	210.31 g/mol
Synonyms	p-tert-Butylbiphenyl; 1-tert-Butyl-4-phenylbenzene; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl; 4-(tert-Butyl)biphenyl; 4-tert-Butyl-1,1'-biphenyl; p-(tert-Butyl)diphenyl; NSC 404087
EINECS	216-609-8

Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butylbiphenyl is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with lot-specific data is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	52 - 56 °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.