Description

4,4'-Diglyoxyloylbiphenyl is a high-purity organic compound featuring two reactive glyoxyloyl groups on a biphenyl core. This molecular structure makes it a valuable key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly for creating rigid, conjugated polymer backbones. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new functional molecules with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and polyimides with enhanced thermal stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: A key precursor for organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes) and photovoltaic cells.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to construct complex biaryl structures for various applications.
• Ligand and Chelator Synthesis: Provides a scaffold for creating novel chelating agents and ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Diglyoxyloylbiphenyl
CAS No.	2673-23-6
Molecular Formula	C18H12O4
Molecular Weight	292.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Bis(glyoxyloyl)biphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarboxaldehyde, α,α'-dioxo-; Biphenyl-4,4'-diglyoxylic acid dialdehyde; 4,4'-Biphenyldiglyoxylic acid; 4,4'-Biphenyldicarboxaldehyde, α,α'-dihydroxy- (tautomer); 4,4'-Diglyoxylic acid biphenyl; α,α'-Dioxo[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4'-Diglyoxyloylbiphenyl undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Our quality assurance protocol includes advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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