Description

1,2-Bis(4-Formylphenyl)Ethane is a high-purity organic building block characterized by its bifunctional aromatic dialdehyde structure. This compound is essential for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals due to its symmetrical, reactive formyl groups. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and liquid crystal industries who require precise molecular scaffolds for creating complex structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core building block for the production of nematic and smectic liquid crystals used in display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Used in the creation of specialty polyimides, epoxy resins, and other high-performance polymers requiring aromatic dialdehyde monomers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for constructing macrocycles, Schiff base ligands, and other complex organic molecules in R&D laboratories.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for forming metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes with transition metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(4-Formylphenyl)Ethane
CAS No.	84907-53-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	238.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(4-formylphenyl)ethane; 4,4'-(Ethane-1,2-diyl)dibenzaldehyde; p,p'-Bis(formyl)diphenylethane; 1,2-Di(4-formylphenyl)ethane; 4,4'-(1,2-Ethanediyl)bis-benzaldehyde; Bis(4-formylphenyl)ethane; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarboxaldehyde, 3,3'-ethylenedi-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(4-Formylphenyl)Ethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A 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). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.