Description

1-[Bis(2-Phenylethoxy)Methyl]-4-Methoxybenzene is a specialized organic compound featuring a central methoxybenzene core flanked by phenylethoxy groups, offering unique steric and electronic properties. This structural complexity makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where specific molecular architecture is required. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds with tailored functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex ether and aromatic building blocks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in developing new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its aromatic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core structure or side-chain modifier in the production of advanced display and lighting materials due to its rigid, conjugated system.
• Polymer Additive & Modifier: Employed to introduce specific aromatic functionalities into polymer chains, enhancing thermal stability or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular frameworks in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing high-value aromatic compounds used in premium fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[Bis(2-Phenylethoxy)Methyl]-4-Methoxybenzene
CAS No.	94134-42-6
Molecular Formula	C24H26O3
Molecular Weight	362.46 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-α,α-bis(2-phenylethoxy)toluene; Benzene, 1-[bis(2-phenylethoxy)methyl]-4-methoxy-; α,α-Bis(2-phenylethoxy)-4-methoxytoluene; 1-Methoxy-4-[(2-phenylethoxy)(phenylmethoxy)methyl]benzene (related isomer); Bis(phenethyloxy)(4-methoxyphenyl)methane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-[Bis(2-Phenylethoxy)Methyl]-4-Methoxybenzene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay (HPLC), identity (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for advanced intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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