Description

3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-Ol is a specialized phenolic compound featuring a biphenyl core with a tert-butyl substituent. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for its role in creating high-performance products. The compound is supplied to meet the stringent quality and consistency requirements of industrial-scale applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sterically hindered phenolic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the biphenyl moiety enhances biological activity.
• Polymer Stabilizer & Antioxidant: Functions as a precursor or additive in the formulation of antioxidants for plastics, rubber, and lubricants, helping to prevent thermal and oxidative degradation.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, including liquid crystals and charge-transport layers for display technologies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis as a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules in research and development laboratories.
• UV Absorber & Light Stabilizer: Utilized in the development of additives for coatings, paints, and packaging materials to protect against photodegradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-Ol
CAS No.	2416-98-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	226.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)phenol; 2-Hydroxy-4'-tert-butylbiphenyl; 4'-tert-Butyl-2-biphenylol; 2-Biphenylol, 4'-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; o-(p-tert-Butylphenyl)phenol; NSC 163082; 4'-tert-Butylbiphenyl-2-ol
EINECS	219-326-9

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-Ol adheres to a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with each shipment and are available upon request. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

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 nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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