Description

(1E,3E)-1,4-Bis(4-Methoxyphenyl)Buta-1,3-Diene is a high-purity conjugated diene derivative, serving as a critical organic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, planar structure and extended π-conjugation system, which are essential for developing materials with specific optical and electronic properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for creating novel compounds and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring a rigid, conjugated backbone for biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a core building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED devices due to its conjugated structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides.
• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: Utilized in research for creating materials with second- or third-order nonlinear optical properties for photonic applications.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a mesogenic unit in liquid crystal compounds or as a monomer for conjugated polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis methodologies, including cross-coupling and cycloaddition reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1E,3E)-1,4-Bis(4-Methoxyphenyl)Buta-1,3-Diene
CAS No.	43212-67-5
Molecular Formula	C18H18O2
Molecular Weight	266.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-butadiene; (E,E)-1,4-Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-butadiene; 4,4'-(1E,3E)-1,3-Butadiene-1,4-diylbis(methoxybenzene); DMPBD; Anisylbutadiene; (E,E)-DMPBD; p,p'-Dimethoxystilbene (common misnomer, related structure); Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our (1E,3E)-1,4-Bis(4-Methoxyphenyl)Buta-1,3-Diene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent isomeric composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (E,E)	≥ 95.0%
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.