Description

(1R,4R)-1,4-Bis(4-Nitrophenyl)Butane-1,4-Diol is a high-purity chiral diol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its defined stereochemistry and functional groups, which make it a critical precursor for constructing complex, optically active molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals where precise molecular architecture is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates requiring a specific stereochemical configuration.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, stereoselective pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is highly dependent on molecular geometry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis to induce enantioselectivity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in stereoselective C-C bond formation and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1R,4R)-1,4-Bis(4-Nitrophenyl)Butane-1,4-Diol
CAS No.	1258226-78-6
Molecular Formula	C16H16N2O6
Molecular Weight	332.31 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,4R)-1,4-Bis(p-nitrophenyl)-1,4-butanediol; (1R,4R)-1,4-Di(4-nitrophenyl)butane-1,4-diol; (1R,4R)-1,4-Bis(4-nitrophenyl)butanediol; (1R,4R)-1,4-Bis(4-nitro-phenyl)-butane-1,4-diol; (1R,4R)-1,4-Bis(4-nitrophenyl)butane-1,4-diol; (1R,4R)-1,4-Bis(4-nitrobenzene)butane-1,4-diol; (1R,4R)-1,4-Bis(4-nitrophenyl)-1,4-butanediol
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Quality Control

Our (1R,4R)-1,4-Bis(4-Nitrophenyl)Butane-1,4-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data, including chiral purity verification. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency critical for your research and process development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% de
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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