Description

Bis(p-(α-Hydroxyphenethyl)Phenyl)Acetylene is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a unique acetylene core flanked by hydroxyphenethyl-substituted phenyl groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where controlled molecular geometry and functional group reactivity are critical. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer sectors for creating novel compounds with specific optical, electronic, or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring rigid, conjugated structures.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal molecules for display technologies, leveraging its conjugated acetylene backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its bifunctional nature allows for the creation of complex, bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to enhance thermal stability, cross-linking density, or to introduce specific photo-reactive sites.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying novel coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(p-(α-Hydroxyphenethyl)Phenyl)Acetylene
CAS No.	96970-04-6
Molecular Formula	C30H26O2
Molecular Weight	418.53 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis[4-(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)phenyl]ethyne; 1,2-Bis(4-(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)phenyl)acetylene; Bis[4-(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)phenyl]acetylene; 4,4'-(1,2-Ethynediyl)bis[α-phenylethanol]; (p-(α-Hydroxyphenethyl)phenyl)acetylene dimer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request. We adhere to a quality management system to support our customers in research, development, and scale-up activities.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.