Description

[1,1-Biphenyl]-2,4-Diol,2,4,6,6-Tetramethyl-(9Ci) is a specialized phenolic compound with a sterically hindered biphenyl structure, offering unique chemical properties for advanced synthesis. This compound matters as a high-value intermediate or antioxidant precursor, providing critical performance in applications requiring stability and controlled reactivity. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing new active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex, hindered phenolic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural motif can contribute to product stability and efficacy.
• Polymer Stabilizer Precursor: Acts as an intermediate for manufacturing high-performance antioxidants and light stabilizers used in plastics, elastomers, and synthetic fibers to prevent degradation.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Potential use in designing specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and other fine chemical processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in developing advanced organic electronic materials or novel resins due to its conjugated biphenyl system and functional hydroxyl groups.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research for studying phenolic compound behavior and reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1,1-Biphenyl]-2,4-Diol,2,4,6,6-Tetramethyl-(9Ci)
CAS No.	86692-88-8
Molecular Formula	C16H18O2
Molecular Weight	242.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6,6-Tetramethyl-[1,1-biphenyl]-2,4-diol; 2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxy-3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbiphenyl (tautomeric form); 3,3',5,5'-Tetramethyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2,2',4,4'-tetrol; Tetramethylbiphenyltetrol; Biphenyl-2,4-diol,2,4,6,6-tetramethyl-; Hindered Biphenyl Phenol
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Quality Control

Our [1,1-Biphenyl]-2,4-Diol,2,4,6,6-Tetramethyl-(9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation of quality, especially after the container has been opened.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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