Description

1-(2'-Methyl[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl)Ethanone is a high-purity, specialized biphenyl derivative ketone with the CAS number 56917-39-6. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, valued for its defined aromatic structure. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical and advanced material research and development sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory research.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Used in the production of precursors for advanced display technologies due to its rigid biphenyl core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a starting material for developing electron-transport or host materials in OLED devices.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for complex ligands, dyes, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used in chemical research for methodology development and exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2'-Methyl[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl)Ethanone
CAS No.	56917-39-6
Molecular Formula	C15H14O
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Acetyl-2'-methylbiphenyl; 2'-Methyl-4-acetylbiphenyl; 1-(2'-Methylbiphenyl-4-yl)ethanone; 4-Acetyl-2-methyl-1,1'-biphenyl; 2-Methyl-4-biphenylyl methyl ketone; 1-(4-Biphenylyl)-2-methylpropan-1-one (related); p-Acetyl-2'-methylbiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(2'-Methyl[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl)Ethanone adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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