Description

Bis(alpha-methoxy-p-tolyl) ether (CAS No. 2509-26-4) is a high-purity aromatic ether compound with the molecular formula C₁₆H₁₈O₃. This specialty chemical features a diphenyl ether backbone substituted with methoxymethyl groups at the para positions, offering unique reactivity and solubility properties. As a white to off-white crystalline solid, it is characterized by excellent thermal stability and low volatility, making it suitable for high-temperature applications. Our product is synthesized under strict quality control to ensure >98% purity (HPLC), with residual solvents and heavy metals meeting stringent industry standards for research and electronic applications. Each batch is supplied with comprehensive analytical documentation including GC-MS, NMR, and HPLC chromatograms.

This compound is packaged under inert atmosphere in amber glass bottles with PTFE-lined caps to ensure long-term stability. Available in research quantities (100mg to 10g) or bulk quantities (100g to 1kg+), it is ideal for pharmaceutical intermediates, liquid crystal formulations, and advanced material research. Special handling recommendations include storage at 2-8°C in a dry environment protected from light.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2509-26-4
• Complexity: 204
• IUPAC Name: 1-(methoxymethyl)-4-[4-(methoxymethyl)phenoxy]benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H18O3/c1-17-11-13-3-7-15(8-4-13)19-16-9-5-14(6-10-16)12-18-2/h3-10H,11-12H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: BMWBYLGWPWDACF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 258.125594432
• Molecular Formula: C16H18O3
• Molecular Weight: 258.31
• SMILES: COCC1=CC=C(C=C1)OC2=CC=C(C=C2)COC
• Topological: 27.7
• Monoisotopic Mass: 258.125594432
• Synonyms: Bis(alpha-methoxy-p-tolyl) ether, Benzene, 1,1′-oxybis[4-(methoxymethyl)-, 1,1′-oxybis[4-(methoxymethyl)benzene], KCF4ZXZ9P8, EINECS 219-722-4, Ether, bis(.alpha.-methoxy-p-tolyl), Benzene, 1,1′-oxybis(4-(methoxymethyl)-, DTXSID90179779, 1,1′-OXYBIS(4-(METHOXYMETHYL)BENZENE), DTXCID00102270, ETHER, BIS(ALPHA-METHOXY-P-TOLYL), 219-722-4, 2509-26-4, 4,4′-Oxybis((methoxymethyl)benzene), 4,4′-Bis(methoxymethyl)diphenyl ether, 1-(methoxymethyl)-4-[4-(methoxymethyl)phenoxy]benzene, 4,4′-Oxybis[(methoxymethyl)benzene], MFCD00082840, UNII-KCF4ZXZ9P8, SCHEMBL6327626, bis-(4-methoxymethylphenyl) ether, bis-(alpha-methoxy-p-tolyl) ether, bis-(I+/–methoxy-p-tolyl) ether, AKOS016000699, Benzene,1,1′-oxybis[(methoxymethyl)-, AS-64063, DB-046618, CS-0210633, NS00027807, O0537, D91884, 1,1 inverted exclamation marka-Oxybis[4-(methoxymethyl)benzene]

Bis(alpha-methoxy-p-tolyl) ether serves as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystalline materials for display technologies due to its rigid yet flexible molecular structure. In polymer chemistry, it functions as a novel crosslinking agent for high-performance thermosetting resins with enhanced thermal stability. The compound finds particular utility in pharmaceutical research as a precursor for drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. Its unique electronic properties also make it valuable in organic semiconductor development for optoelectronic devices.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• Not Classified
• Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1 of 1 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Not Classified

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