Description

4'-tert-Butyl-2,6-Dimethylbiphenyl-4-Ol is a specialized biphenyl derivative featuring a phenolic hydroxyl group and sterically hindered alkyl substituents. This compound serves as a versatile high-performance intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique structural properties that can influence reactivity and material characteristics. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where steric bulk and phenolic functionality are required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its biphenyl core.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or additive in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-tert-Butyl-2,6-Dimethylbiphenyl-4-Ol
CAS No.	906101-33-5
Molecular Formula	C18H22O
Molecular Weight	254.37 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethylphenyl)phenol; 4'-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ol; 2,6-Dimethyl-4'-tert-butylbiphenyl-4-ol; 4-Hydroxy-4'-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylbiphenyl; Phenol, 4-(4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-; Biphenyl-4-ol, 4'-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4'-tert-Butyl-2,6-Dimethylbiphenyl-4-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and cGMP manufacturing.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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