Description

1-(Biphenyl-4-Yl)-3-Hexylthiourea is a specialty organic thiourea derivative featuring a biphenyl aromatic system and a lipophilic hexyl chain, engineered for high selectivity in metal coordination and catalytic applications. Its structural design enables superior chelating performance—particularly for transition metals—making it a critical functional additive in advanced materials synthesis and precision catalysis. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers engaged in pharmaceutical intermediates, OLED material development, and high-performance polymer stabilizers. 1-(Biphenyl-4-Yl)-3-Hexylthiourea CAS NO 1415559-64-6 is supplied under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility and application reliability.

Application

• Chelating ligand in palladium- and copper-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Ullmann)
• Stabilizing agent for metal nanoparticles in conductive inks and printed electronics
• Building block for thermally stable biphenyl-thiourea-based polymers and polyurethanes
• Interfacial modifier in perovskite solar cell fabrication to passivate defect sites
• Corrosion inhibitor additive for high-temperature lubricants and metalworking fluids
• Functional dopant in organic semiconductors for enhanced charge-carrier mobility
• Template molecule in supramolecular gel formation for controlled drug delivery systems
• Reagent in the synthesis of heterocyclic pharmacophores targeting kinase inhibition

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Biphenyl-4-Yl)-3-Hexylthiourea
CAS No.	1415559-64-6
Molecular Formula	C19H22N2S
Molecular Weight	310.46 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Biphenylyl)-3-hexylthiourea; N-Hexyl-N'-biphenyl-4-ylthiourea; 4-(3-Hexylthioureido)biphenyl; Biphenyl-4-yl hexyl thiourea; 1-(4-Phenylphenyl)-3-hexylthiourea; NSC 773288; BHTU; Hexyl(4-biphenylyl)thiourea
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request. All batches are verified for identity (IR, HPLC retention time match), purity (≥98.5% by HPLC), residual solvents (meets ICH Q3C Class 3 limits), and heavy metals (≤10 ppm total). Manufacturing adheres to ISO 9001-certified processes and is fully REACH-compliant.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at room temperature (15–25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials such as strong acids or strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.5%
Melting Point	112–116°C
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, THF, DMF; sparingly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in water

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