Description

2,6-Diamino-1,1'-Biphenyl is a high-purity aromatic diamine compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional amino groups and rigid biphenyl core, which enable the creation of sophisticated polymers and fine chemicals. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex, rigid molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or chain extender for producing high-performance polymers like polyimides, polyamides, and polyurethanes, imparting thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of bidentate ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), useful in asymmetric synthesis and gas storage applications.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized azo dyes and organic pigments with enhanced lightfastness and color properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Diamino-1,1'-Biphenyl
CAS No.	60546-32-9
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2
Molecular Weight	184.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diaminobiphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2,6-diamine; 2,6-Biphenyldiamine; Biphenyl-2,6-diyldiamine; 2,6-Diaminodiphenyl; 2,6-DABP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Diamino-1,1'-Biphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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