Description

4-[1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-Methylethyl]Benzene-1,2-Diol is a specialized phenolic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate and functional building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring multiple hydroxyl groups, makes it valuable for creating materials with specific antioxidant, chelating, or cross-linking properties. This chemical is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds and formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex phenolic backbones.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive to impart antioxidant characteristics, enhance UV stability, or modify the curing properties of epoxy and phenolic resins.
• Antioxidant Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for manufacturing synthetic antioxidants used in plastics, rubber, and lubricants to prevent oxidative degradation.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: Utilized to develop ligands and chelating agents for metal ion sequestration in industrial water treatment or catalytic processes.
• Specialty Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for creating dyes, pigments, and other fine chemicals where specific hydroxylated biphenyl structures are required.
• Research & Development: A valuable reference standard and reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying phenolic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-[1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-Methylethyl]Benzene-1,2-Diol
CAS No.	79371-66-7
Molecular Formula	C15H16O3
Molecular Weight	244.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-methylbutane; 4-(1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl)benzene-1,2-diol; 2,4-Dihydroxy-α,α-dimethyl-1,1'-biphenyl-4'-methanol; 2,4-Dihydroxy-α,α-dimethyl-4'-hydroxybiphenylmethane; Phenolic antioxidant intermediate; Biphenyl-2,4,4'-triol derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-[1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-Methylethyl]Benzene-1,2-Diol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The material is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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