Description

2,2'-[(2,5-Diiodo-1,4-Phenylene)Bis(Oxy-2,1-Ethanediyloxy)]Bis[Ethanol] is a specialized iodinated aromatic ether-alcohol compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis. Its molecular architecture, featuring a central diiodophenylene core flanked by polyether-alcohol chains, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and liquid crystal technology who require precise functionalization and reliable synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for thyroid hormone analogs and other iodine-containing therapeutic agents.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core or linking unit in the development of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies, leveraging its rigid-rod and flexible chain structure.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Synthesis: Used as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to create specialty polymers, dendrimers, and supramolecular structures with tailored properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, or sensitizers in OLEDs and photovoltaic cells due to its conjugated and halogenated system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies, catalysis, and as a standard for analytical method development.
• Specialty Additives: Potential use in formulating high-performance additives for coatings, adhesives, or composites where specific molecular interactions are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-[(2,5-Diiodo-1,4-Phenylene)Bis(Oxy-2,1-Ethanediyloxy)]Bis[Ethanol]
CAS No.	173068-97-8
Molecular Formula	C14H20I2O6
Molecular Weight	554.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]-2,5-diiodobenzene; 2,5-Diiodohydroquinone bis[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl] ether; PEGylated Diiodohydroquinone Derivative; 2,2'-(2,5-Diiodo-1,4-phenylenebis(oxy))bis(ethane-2,1-diyloxy)diethanol; Ethanol, 2,2'-[(2,5-diiodo-1,4-phenylene)bis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyloxy)]bis-; Diiodo-PEG4-alcohol benzene derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of 2,2'-[(2,5-Diiodo-1,4-Phenylene)Bis(Oxy-2,1-Ethanediyloxy)]Bis[Ethanol] adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity and impurity profiling, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results 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 a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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