Description

3,3'',4,4'',5,5''-Hexamethoxybenzoin is a specialized organic compound belonging to the benzoin family, characterized by its six methoxy substituents. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its role in advanced organic synthesis and as a key building block for complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific methoxy-substituted structures.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and photoinitiators.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate or ligand in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions for constructing complex aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'',4,4'',5,5''-Hexamethoxybenzoin
CAS No.	7467-90-5
Molecular Formula	C20H24O8
Molecular Weight	392.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexamethoxybenzoin; 1,2-Bis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethanone; α-Hydroxybis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethanone; Benzoin, hexamethoxy-; 2-Hydroxy-1,2-bis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethanone; Ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-bis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3'',4,4'',5,5''-Hexamethoxybenzoin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

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