Description

2,2'-Biphenyldimethanol CAS NO 3594-90-9 is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring two primary alcohol groups on a biphenyl scaffold. This molecular structure makes it a valuable building block (monomer) for high-performance polymers, including polyesters, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, where it imparts rigidity and thermal stability. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, advanced materials, and specialty chemical industries for synthesis and formulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain extender for producing engineering plastics, liquid crystal polymers (LCPs), and high-temperature resistant resins.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in coatings, adhesives, and epoxy systems to enhance network density and mechanical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in organometallic chemistry for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile starting material for constructing more complex polycyclic aromatic structures in fine chemical production.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Used in material science research for developing novel polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Biphenyldimethanol
CAS No.	3594-90-9
Molecular Formula	C14H14O2
Molecular Weight	214.26 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2,2'-dimethanol; 2,2'-Biphenyldicarbinol; 2,2'-Dihydroxymethylbiphenyl; Biphenyl-2,2'-dimethanol; (1,1'-Biphenyl)-2,2'-dimethanol; 2,2'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)biphenyl; NSC 403697; 2,2'-Biphenylenebis(methanol)
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Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Biphenyldimethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We support custom synthesis to meet specific purity grades, including research and technical grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve quality. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	105 - 110 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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