Description
3,3′,5,5′-Tetrakis(methoxymethyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4,4′-diol (CAS No. 455943-61-0) is a high-purity biphenyl derivative with a molecular formula of C20H26O6. This compound features four methoxymethyl groups symmetrically positioned around a biphenyl core, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and material science. Its IUPAC name, 4-[4-hydroxy-3,5-bis(methoxymethyl)phenyl]-2,6-bis(methoxymethyl)phenol, reflects its highly functionalized phenolic structure. With a molecular weight of 362.42 g/mol, this compound is ideal for researchers developing advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or pharmaceutical precursors. Available in >95% purity (HPLC), it is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with excellent stability under recommended storage conditions (2-8°C in inert atmosphere). Each batch is rigorously characterized by 1H/13C NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry to ensure consistency for your most demanding applications.
Properties
- CAS Number: 455943-61-0
- Complexity: 324
- IUPAC Name: 4-[4-hydroxy-3,5-bis(methoxymethyl)phenyl]-2,6-bis(methoxymethyl)phenol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C20H26O6/c1-23-9-15-5-13(6-16(10-24-2)19(15)21)14-7-17(11-25-3)20(22)18(8-14)12-26-4/h5-8,21-22H,9-12H2,1-4H3
- InChI Key: JHIUAEPQGMOWHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 362.17293854
- Molecular Formula: C20H26O6
- Molecular Weight: 362.4
- SMILES: COCC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)COC)C2=CC(=C(C(=C2)COC)O)COC
- Topological: 77.4
- Monoisotopic Mass: 362.17293854
- Synonyms: 3,3′,5,5′-tetrakis(methoxymethyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4,4′-diol, 455943-61-0, 3,3′,5,5′-Tetrakis(methoxymethyl)-(1,1′-biphenyl)-4,4′-diol, 813-164-0, MFCD30187312, 4-[4-hydroxy-3,5-bis(methoxymethyl)phenyl]-2,6-bis(methoxymethyl)phenol, C20H26O6, SCHEMBL3063768, JHIUAEPQGMOWHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS027460733, SB66826, DS-19169, SY075729, CS-0161207, D71027, 3,3 inverted exclamation mark ,5,5 inverted exclamation mark -Tetrakis(methoxymethyl)-[1,1 inverted exclamation mark -biphenyl]-4,4 inverted exclamation mark -diol
Application
This multifunctional biphenyl derivative serves as a key building block in polymer chemistry, particularly for synthesizing high-performance epoxy resins with enhanced thermal stability. Its symmetrical tetra-substituted structure makes it valuable for creating liquid crystalline materials with precisely tuned mesomorphic properties. Researchers also utilize it as a precursor for dendrimer synthesis and as a crosslinking agent in specialty coatings.
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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