Description

4,4'-(Ethene-1,2-Diylidene)Bis(2,6-Di-tert-Butyl-2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1-One) is a high-purity, specialized quinone derivative with a unique extended conjugated system. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel compounds with tailored electronic or photochemical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a key building block for creating novel active ingredients and plant protection agents.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a potential component in the development of organic semiconductors or charge-transport materials.
• Photochemical Studies: Utilized in research due to its light-sensitive quinone structure for studying electron transfer processes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving dienophiles or as an oxidizing agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-(Ethene-1,2-Diylidene)Bis(2,6-Di-tert-Butyl-2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1-One)
CAS No.	14106-40-2
Molecular Formula	C38H52O2
Molecular Weight	540.82 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-(1,2-Ethenediylidene)bis[4,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1-one]; 4,4'-(1,2-Ethenediylidene)bis(2,6-di-tert-butyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one); 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4,4'-(ethene-1,2-diylidene)diphenol quinone derivative; Bis(2,6-di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinonyl)ethylene; Extended quinone dimer; Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our production of 4,4'-(Ethene-1,2-Diylidene)Bis(2,6-Di-tert-Butyl-2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1-One) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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