Description

1,3-Propanedione, 1,3-Bis(4-Methylphenyl)- is a high-purity diketone derivative, also known as Dibenzoylmethane derivative, valued for its role as a key intermediate and chelating agent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it particularly significant for applications requiring precise coordination chemistry and UV absorption properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable building blocks for complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand: Acts as a bidentate ligand (β-diketone) for forming stable complexes with various metal ions for catalysis or material science.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a component in electron-transport or emissive layers due to its electronic properties.
• UV Absorber / Stabilizer Precursor: Functions as a starting material for compounds used to protect polymers and coatings from photodegradation.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel functional materials.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Propanedione, 1,3-Bis(4-Methylphenyl)-
CAS No.	3594-36-3
Molecular Formula	C17H16O2
Molecular Weight	252.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(4-methylphenyl)-1,3-propanedione; 1,3-Di-p-tolyl-1,3-propanedione; Dibenzoylmethane, 4,4'-Dimethyl-; 4,4'-Dimethyldibenzoylmethane; p,p'-Dimethyldibenzoylmethane; DBM derivative; 1,3-Di(4-methylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Propanedione, 1,3-Bis(4-Methylphenyl)- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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