Description

4,4'-Di(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)-1,1'-biphenyl is a high-purity organic compound featuring a biphenyl core symmetrically functionalized with imidazole groups. This molecular structure makes it a valuable ligand and building block for advanced materials and coordination chemistry. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a versatile organic linker for constructing porous MOF materials used in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Catalyst Ligand: Utilized in the development of homogeneous catalysts for various organic transformations, including cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart unique chemical functionality, thermal stability, or metal-binding capabilities.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a synthetic intermediate in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D to study complex formation with transition metals for sensor or catalytic applications.
• Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors or conductive polymers due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Di(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)-1,1'-Biphenyl
CAS No.	855766-92-6
Molecular Formula	C18H14N4
Molecular Weight	286.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Biphenyl, 4,4'-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-; 4,4'-Bis(imidazol-1-yl)biphenyl; 4,4'-Diimidazol-1-ylbiphenyl; BIB; 4,4'-BIB; 1,1'-(1,1'-Biphenyl-4,4'-diyl)bis(1H-imidazole); 4,4'-Di(1H-imidazolyl)biphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Di(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)-1,1'-biphenyl is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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