Description

4,4'-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Biphenyl is a high-purity aromatic diol compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced polymer synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two reactive hydroxymethyl groups on a rigid biphenyl core, makes it essential for creating materials with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties. This product is primarily needed by manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical intermediate sectors seeking to develop high-performance resins and functional materials.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: Key monomer for producing high-performance engineering plastics, liquid crystal polymers (LCPs), and polyesters.
• Epoxy Resin Systems: Used as a curing agent or co-monomer to enhance the thermal and chemical resistance of epoxy formulations.
• Polyurethane Elastomers & Coatings: Functions as a chain extender to improve the hardness, modulus, and heat resistance of polyurethane products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Chemicals: Intermediate for synthesizing antioxidants, UV stabilizers, and other functional additives.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in thermosetting resins to increase cross-link density and improve material performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Biphenyl
CAS No.	1667-12-5
Molecular Formula	C14H14O2
Molecular Weight	214.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl; 4,4'-Dihydroxymethylbiphenyl; Biphenyl-4,4'-dimethanol; 4,4'-Biphenyldimethanol; 4,4'-Bis(methanol)biphenyl; 4,4'-Dihydroxymethyldiphenyl; 4,4'-Bishydroxymethylbiphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-dimethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Biphenyl is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

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	Contact for details
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.