Description

1,3-Butadiyne-1,4-Diylbis(Diphenylmethanol) is a high-purity organic compound with a unique molecular structure featuring a central butadiyne linkage flanked by diphenylmethanol groups. This compound serves as a valuable advanced intermediate and building block in sophisticated organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, conjugated frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a key precursor for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific structural motifs.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in coupling reactions (e.g., Sonogashira, Glaser) to create extended π-conjugated systems for organic electronics and nonlinear optics.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for fundamental research in synthetic methodology and the exploration of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Butadiyne-1,4-Diylbis(Diphenylmethanol)
CAS No.	20583-04-4
Molecular Formula	C30H22O2
Molecular Weight	414.50 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(diphenylhydroxymethyl)buta-1,3-diyne; 1,4-Bis(benzhydryl)buta-1,3-diyne-1,4-diol; 1,4-Di(benzhydryl)-1,3-butadiyne-1,4-diol; Tetraphenyl-1,3-butadiyne-1,4-diol; 1,1',4,4'-Tetraphenyl-1,3-butadiyne-1,4-diol; Bis(diphenylhydroxymethyl)diacetylene; 1,4-Di(benzhydryl)butadiyne-1,4-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Butadiyne-1,4-Diylbis(Diphenylmethanol) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.