Description

p-Biphenylbutylene Oxide is a specialized organic compound featuring a biphenyl core linked to a butylene oxide moiety, offering unique reactivity and structural properties. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate or building block in advanced synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with tailored functionalities. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material research sectors for developing novel active ingredients, polymers, and liquid crystal compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: A crucial building block for creating advanced liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce biphenyl groups into polymer chains, enhancing thermal stability and optical properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in research for developing charge-transport materials and organic semiconductors.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate or reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for C-C bond formation.
• Epoxide Ring-Opening Chemistry: Utilized in nucleophilic ring-opening reactions to create diols, ethers, or other functionalized derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Biphenylbutylene Oxide
CAS No.	61396-61-0
Molecular Formula	C16H16O
Molecular Weight	224.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Phenylphenyl)-1,2-epoxybutane; 1,2-Epoxy-4-(4-phenylphenyl)butane; 4-Biphenyl-4-yl-1,2-epoxybutane; p-(4-Phenylphenyl)butylene oxide; (4-(4-Phenylphenyl)butyl)oxirane; 4-(Biphenyl-4-yl)-1,2-epoxybutane; Butylene oxide, p-biphenyl-; Oxirane, 2-[4-(4-phenylphenyl)butyl]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-Biphenylbutylene Oxide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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