Description

(Z)-1,2-Diphenyl-2-Butene is a high-purity, stereochemically defined olefinic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid structure and defined geometry make it a valuable intermediate or building block for the development of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality chemical building blocks for their synthetic workflows.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon or scaffold in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used as a core component or precursor in the development of nematic and smectic liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile starting material for cross-coupling reactions, olefin metathesis, and other catalytic transformations to create complex organic architectures.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic semiconductors, photoconductive materials, and polymers with specific optical properties.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Can be utilized to synthesize specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for homogeneous catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in stereoselective synthesis and material property investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-1,2-Diphenyl-2-Butene
CAS No.	35947-82-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₆
Molecular Weight	208.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-1,2-Diphenyl-2-butene; (Z)-1,2-Diphenylbut-2-ene; cis-1,2-Diphenyl-2-butene; (2Z)-1,2-Diphenyl-2-butene; 1,2-Diphenyl-2-butene (Z-isomer); (Z)-α,β-Diphenyl-α-butylene; 2-Butene, 1,2-diphenyl-, (Z)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Z)-1,2-Diphenyl-2-Butene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity, confirmed by techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
(Z)-Isomer Content (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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