Description

1,4-Diphenylcyclohexane-1,4-Diol is a high-purity organic diol compound characterized by its unique cyclohexane backbone flanked by phenyl groups. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific stereochemical and physical properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring rigid, aromatic-aliphatic building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the research and development of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies due to its rigid, biphenyl-like core structure.
• Polymer Modifier: Acts as a chain extender or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polyurethanes and epoxy resins, enhancing thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in creating advanced fungicides and herbicides with specific steric and electronic properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a precursor material for host or emitter molecules in OLED research, contributing to color purity and device efficiency.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Provides a scaffold for developing novel chiral ligands used in asymmetric hydrogenation and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Diphenylcyclohexane-1,4-Diol
CAS No.	32651-20-0
Molecular Formula	C18H20O2
Molecular Weight	268.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Diphenyl-1,4-cyclohexanediol; 1,4-Cyclohexanediol, 1,4-diphenyl-; NSC 163045; 1,4-Diphenylcyclohexane-1,4-diol (mixture of isomers); trans-1,4-Diphenylcyclohexane-1,4-diol; cis-1,4-Diphenylcyclohexane-1,4-diol; 1,4-Bis(phenyl)cyclohexane-1,4-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Diphenylcyclohexane-1,4-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. 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	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Isomeric Ratio (cis/trans)	Specified upon request

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