Description

Alpha,Alpha'-[Oxybis(Methylene)]Bisbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic diol compound, serving as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two benzyl alcohol groups linked by an oxybis(methylene) bridge, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating polymers, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceutical agents. This product is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new materials with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where a diol spacer is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in the production of polyesters, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, imparting rigidity and thermal stability.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in the formulation of coatings, adhesives, and sealants to enhance network density and mechanical performance.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation processes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: A building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Chemicals: Intermediate for surfactants, plasticizers, and other fine chemicals requiring a hydrophobic aromatic diol component.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alpha,Alpha'-[Oxybis(Methylene)]Bisbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	83072-49-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight	258.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-[Oxybis(methylene)]bis[1-phenylmethanol]; Bis(hydroxymethylphenoxymethyl)benzene; 2,2'-[Oxybis(methylene)]dibenzyl Alcohol; α,α'-Oxybis(methylene)dibenzyl Alcohol; Di(benzyl alcohol) formal; NSC 403796; Benzyl alcohol, α,α'-[oxybis(methylene)]di-
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Quality Control

Our Alpha,Alpha'-[Oxybis(Methylene)]Bisbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes results from HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant methods. Specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for research, pilot, or commercial scale applications.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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