Description

4-Phenoxybiphenyl is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the class of aromatic ethers. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its role in the synthesis of advanced materials and fine chemicals, offering a unique biphenyl core with a phenoxy substituent. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for research and production purposes.

Application

• As a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Used in agrochemical research for developing novel herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a building block for liquid crystals and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Employed as a photoinitiator or stabilizer precursor in polymer and resin formulations.
• Acts as a research chemical in organic synthesis and material science laboratories.
• Potential use as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenoxybiphenyl
CAS No.	3933-94-6
Molecular Formula	C18H14O
Molecular Weight	246.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenoxy-1,1'-biphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-ol, phenyl ether; p-Phenoxybiphenyl; 4-Phenoxy diphenyl; Biphenyl-4-yl phenyl ether; 4-(Phenyloxy)biphenyl; 4-Biphenylyl phenyl ether
EINECS	223-515-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenoxybiphenyl is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
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.