Description

Tetraphenylallene is a unique organic compound characterized by its central allene functional group symmetrically substituted with four phenyl rings. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating complex molecular scaffolds.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and as a precursor for novel organometallic complexes.
• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Investigated as a core component for developing organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other optoelectronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Chemistry: Acts as a multifunctional monomer or branching unit for creating polymers and dendrimers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the discovery and synthesis of novel crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent in methodological organic chemistry research for studying cycloaddition reactions, radical chemistry, and novel bond-forming transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraphenylallene
CAS No.	1674-18-6
Molecular Formula	C27H20
Molecular Weight	344.45 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,3,3-Tetraphenylallene; 1,1,3,3-Tetraphenylpropa-1,2-diene; Tetraphenyl-1,2-propadiene; Allene, 1,1,3,3-tetraphenyl-; NSC 406924
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Quality Control

Our Tetraphenylallene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profile.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	168 - 172 °C

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