4,4'-Bis(methoxymethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl

CAS: 3753-18-2

Ref. 3D-FB149853

Product Information

• Name: 4,4'-Bis(methoxymethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl
• Synonyms: 4,4'-Bis(methoxy-methylbiphenyl), 1,1′-Biphenyl, 4,4′-bis(methoxymethyl)-, 1-(Methoxymethyl)-4-[4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]benzene, 4,4'-Bis(Methoxymethyl)Biphenyl, 4,4'-Dis(methoxy-methyl)-1,1'-bipheny, 4,4-Dis(methoxy-methyl)-1,1-biphenyl, p,p′-Bitolyl, α,α′-dimethoxy-

Description

4,4'-Bis(methoxymethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl is a polyvalent organic molecule with the chemical formula C12H14O2. It has an epoxy group and a phenol group attached to each end of the biphenyl chain. This compound is used in encapsulation and antireflection coatings for optical devices. It is also used as a light-emitting material for display purposes. 4,4'-Bis(methoxymethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl has been shown to be a photoinitiator and can be used in the synthesis of polymers with various functional groups. The reaction between 4,4'-bis(methoxymethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl and anhydrous hydrochloric acid produces aromatic hydrocarbons in addition to biphenol.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 242.31 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H18O2/c1-17-11-13-3-7-15(8-4-13)16-9-5-14(6-10-16)12-18-2/h3-10H,11-12H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=MODAACUAXYPNJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COCc1ccc(-c2ccc(COC)cc2)cc1