Description
Benzoic acid, 4-[[6-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]hexyl]oxy]-, [1,1′-biphenyl]-4,4′-diyl ester (9CI) (CAS No. 173101-04-7) is a high-purity specialty chemical with the molecular formula C46H50O10. This advanced organic compound features a complex structure incorporating biphenyl ester linkages and methacrylate-functionalized hexyloxy chains, making it particularly valuable for polymer chemistry and materials science applications. The compound’s IUPAC name is [4-[4-[4-[6-(2-methylprop-2-enoyloxy)hexoxy]benzoyl]oxyphenyl]phenyl] 4-[6-(2-methylprop-2-enoyloxy)hexoxy]benzoate. With a molecular weight of 762.89 g/mol, this white to off-white crystalline powder is typically >95% pure by HPLC analysis. It is supplied in amber glass vials under inert atmosphere to ensure stability and is suitable for research in advanced polymer synthesis, liquid crystal materials, and photoresist formulations. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment protected from light.
Properties
- CAS Number: 173101-04-7
- Complexity: 1120
- IUPAC Name: [4-[4-[4-[6-(2-methylprop-2-enoyloxy)hexoxy]benzoyl]oxyphenyl]phenyl] 4-[6-(2-methylprop-2-enoyloxy)hexoxy]benzoate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C46H50O10/c1-33(2)43(47)53-31-11-7-5-9-29-51-39-21-17-37(18-22-39)45(49)55-41-25-13-35(14-26-41)36-15-27-42(28-16-36)56-46(50)38-19-23-40(24-20-38)52-30-10-6-8-12-32-54-44(48)34(3)4/h13-28H,1,3,5-12,29-32H2,2,4H3
- InChI Key: KMBGROLAWLEHQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 762.34039779
- Molecular Formula: C46H50O10
- Molecular Weight: 762.9
- SMILES: CC(=C)C(=O)OCCCCCCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC2=CC=C(C=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)OC(=O)C4=CC=C(C=C4)OCCCCCCOC(=O)C(=C)C
- Topological: 124
- Monoisotopic Mass: 762.34039779
- Synonyms: 173101-04-7, Benzoic acid, 4-[[6-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]hexyl]oxy]-, [1,1′-biphenyl]-4,4′-diyl ester (9CI)
Application
This bifunctional monomer is primarily used in the development of advanced polymeric materials, particularly for creating crosslinked networks with tailored mechanical properties. Researchers utilize it in liquid crystal polymer synthesis where its rigid biphenyl core and flexible spacer units allow for precise control over mesophase behavior. The compound’s methacrylate end groups make it valuable for UV-curable coating formulations and photopolymer applications in microelectronics. It has shown promise in the fabrication of high-performance optical materials due to its ability to form stable, transparent polymer networks.
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