Description

1,4-Diethoxy-2,5-Diethynylbenzene is a high-purity, functionalized benzene derivative characterized by its symmetrical diethynyl and diethoxy substitution pattern. This compound serves as a critical advanced organic building block for the synthesis of complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise, high-quality intermediates for developing novel products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates, leveraging its ethynyl groups for click chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing new crop protection agents and herbicides with tailored properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A fundamental monomer for constructing conjugated polymers, small molecules, and molecular wires used in OLEDs, OFETs, and photovoltaic cells.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Linker: The ethynyl groups can act as coordination sites or be further functionalized to create novel porous materials for gas storage and catalysis.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Sonogashira, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to create extended π-systems.
• Liquid Crystal & Nonlinear Optical Materials: Used in the design of materials with specific optical and electro-optical properties due to its rigid, linear structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploratory chemistry in university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Diethoxy-2,5-Diethynylbenzene
CAS No.	1126410-21-6
Molecular Formula	C14H14O2
Molecular Weight	214.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Diethynyl-1,4-diethoxybenzene; 1,4-Diethoxy-2,5-bis(ethynyl)benzene; p-Diethoxydiethynylbenzene; DEB; DEDEB; Benzene, 1,4-diethoxy-2,5-diethynyl-; 2,5-Diethynyl-1,4-dietoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Diethoxy-2,5-Diethynylbenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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