Description

1,2-Di-1,1''-Biphenyl-4-Yl-2-Hydroxyethanone is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzil-like structure with extended biphenyl groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate or building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific electronic or steric properties. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams and advanced material scientists working on OLEDs, liquid crystals, or specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring rigid, conjugated structures.
• OLED Material Research: Used in the development of electron-transporting materials (ETMs) or host materials for organic light-emitting diodes due to its biphenyl-based aromatic system.
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating mesogenic compounds with specific molecular geometries and dipole moments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic catalysis or as a core for functionalized catalysts.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce photoactive or rigid side chains into polymer backbones for advanced material properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable compound for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, photochemistry, and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Di-1,1''-Biphenyl-4-Yl-2-Hydroxyethanone
CAS No.	5623-25-6
Molecular Formula	C32H22O2
Molecular Weight	438.52 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one; 1,2-Bis(4-phenylphenyl)-2-hydroxyethanone; 2-Hydroxy-1,2-bis(4-phenylphenyl)ethanone; α-Hydroxy-α,α'-bis(4-biphenylyl)glyoxal; Bis(4-biphenylyl)glyoxylic acid (tautomer); [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl(phenyl)glyoxylic acid derivative; Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Di-1,1''-Biphenyl-4-Yl-2-Hydroxyethanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.