Description

Benzopinacole is a high-purity organic compound widely recognized for its role as a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis and photochemical research. Its value lies in its unique pinacol structure, which is instrumental in various rearrangement reactions and serves as a versatile building block for more complex molecules. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Photochemical Research & Photoinitiators: Acts as a model compound in studies of photoreduction and pinacol rearrangement reactions, and as a component in photoinitiator systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and pesticide intermediates.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for pinacol coupling reactions and the preparation of diols and other functionalized organic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzopinacole
CAS No.	464-72-2
Molecular Formula	C26H22O2
Molecular Weight	366.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzopinacol; 1,1,2,2-Tetraphenyl-1,2-ethanediol; Tetraphenylethylene Glycol; Pinacol, Benzopinacol; Tetraphenylethanediol; α,α,α',α'-Tetraphenylpinacol; NSC 403697; Benzopinacolone precursor
EINECS	207-357-8

Quality Control

Our Benzopinacole is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	170 - 175 °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.