Description

1,4-Bis(1,1'-Biphenyl-4-Yl)-1,4-Butanedione is a high-purity diketone derivative characterized by its extended biphenyl-based aromatic structure. This compound serves as a critical advanced organic intermediate and functional building block for the synthesis of complex molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds with specific electronic or structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, conjugated frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, and emitters in OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) research.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalytic systems.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for high-performance, heat-resistant polymers and specialty resins.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants and photostable dyes due to its extended chromophore.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(1,1'-Biphenyl-4-Yl)-1,4-Butanedione
CAS No.	34733-52-3
Molecular Formula	C32H22O2
Molecular Weight	438.52 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Di([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)butane-1,4-dione; 1,4-Bis(4-phenylphenyl)-1,4-butanedione; 1,4-Bis(p-biphenylyl)-1,4-butanedione; 1,4-Bis(4-biphenylyl)-1,4-butanedione; Tetraphenyl Succinophenone Derivative; Biphenyl Succinophenone; BPDK; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis(phenylmethanone) (related structure)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,4-Bis(1,1'-Biphenyl-4-Yl)-1,4-Butanedione adheres to a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure consistent high quality and reliable batch-to-batch reproducibility. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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