Description

1,4-Diphenylbutane-1,4-Diol is a high-purity organic diol compound, serving as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which provides two reactive hydroxyl groups for polymerization, cross-linking, and derivatization reactions. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or chain extender in the synthesis of specialty polyesters, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: A potential intermediate in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other advanced optical materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a cross-linker to modify the properties of polymers, enhancing thermal stability or mechanical strength.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Diphenylbutane-1,4-Diol
CAS No.	2085-90-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	242.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Diphenyl-1,4-butanediol; 1,4-Bis(phenyl)-1,4-butanediol; Tetraphenylethane Glycol (derivative); 1,1'-(1,4-Dihydroxybutane-1,4-diyl)dibenzene; 4-Phenyl-4-hydroxybutyrophenone (reduction product); Dihydroxytetraphenylethane (related); Diphenylbutanediol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Diphenylbutane-1,4-Diol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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