Description

2,2'-Dimethylbiphenyl-4,4'-Dicarbonitrile is a high-purity, specialized organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, substituted biphenyl core and dual nitrile functional groups, which make it an essential precursor for creating high-performance polymers and liquid crystal materials. This chemical is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the electronics, optoelectronics, and specialty polymer sectors.

Application

• Liquid Crystal (LC) Material Synthesis: A key monomer for producing high-stability, high-birefringence liquid crystals used in displays and optical devices.
• High-Performance Polymer Intermediate: Serves as a rigid-rod monomer for engineering plastics, polyimides, and other thermally stable polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a precursor for electron-transport or host materials in OLED fabrication.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the development of advanced crop protection agents.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for novel organic compounds in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Dimethylbiphenyl-4,4'-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	117490-51-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₂N₂
Molecular Weight	232.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Dicyano-2,2'-dimethylbiphenyl; 2,2'-Dimethyl-4,4'-biphenyldicarbonitrile; 2,2'-Dimethyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarbonitrile; Biphenyl-4,4'-dicarbonitrile, 2,2'-dimethyl-; 2,2'-Dimethylbiphenyl-4,4'-dinitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Dimethylbiphenyl-4,4'-Dicarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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, 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
Purity (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.