Description

4',4'',4''',4''''-Methanetetrayltetrabiphenyl-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional organic acid building block characterized by its rigid, multi-aryl core structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials, where its precise geometry and multiple reactive sites are critical. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a sophisticated core structure for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in targeted drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Precursor: Acts as a multi-dentate organic linker for constructing complex MOFs with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Provides a rigid, conjugated backbone essential for engineering advanced electronic and photonic materials for displays and lighting.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to enhance thermal stability, mechanical strength, and introduce specific functional groups for specialty coatings and engineering plastics.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create complex biaryl and multi-aryl systems for advanced chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4',4'',4''',4''''-Methanetetrayltetrabiphenyl-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1208241-38-6
Molecular Formula	C53H34O8
Molecular Weight	798.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Methanetetrayltetrakis(biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid); Tetrakis(4-carboxybiphenyl-4'-yl)methane; 4,4',4'',4'''-(Methanetetrayl)tetrakis([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid); [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid, 4',4''',4''''',4''''''-(methanetetrayl)tetrakis-; Tetrakis(4'-carboxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)methane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4',4'',4''',4''''-Methanetetrayltetrabiphenyl-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting purity and identity specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 95.0% (by titration)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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