4,4'-Di-tert-butylbiphenyl, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used in the generation of 1,2-di(lithiomethyl)benzene. It is found to accept electrons from Li metal to give a radical anion which is highly effective in the conversion of alkyl halides to alkyllithiums. 4,4?-Di-tert-butylbiphenyl is used in production of homoallylic amine derivatives. It is also used in the preparation of lithium di-tert-butylbiphenylide, a radical anion, superior to sodium or lithium naphthalenides for metalation reactions. Along with lithium, 4,4?-Di-tert-butylbiphenyl catalyzes; reaction of chloromethyl ethyl ether and different carbonyl compounds to yield corresponding hydroxyethers and reductive opening of N-phenylazetidine.

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Applications
It is used in the generation of 1,2-di(lithiomethyl)benzene. It is found to accept electrons from Li metal to give a radical anion which is highly effective in the conversion of alkyl halides to alkyllithiums. 4,4′-Di-tert-butylbiphenyl is used in production of homoallylic amine derivatives. It is also used in the preparation of lithium di-tert-butylbiphenylide, a radical anion, superior to sodium or lithium naphthalenides for metalation reactions. Along with lithium, 4,4′-Di-tert-butylbiphenyl catalyzes; reaction of chloromethyl ethyl ether and different carbonyl compounds to yield corresponding hydroxyethers and reductive opening of N-phenylazetidine.

Solubility
Solubility in toluene; almost transparency. Soluble in dioxane: 0.1 g/mL, (clear).

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1625-91-8
• Molecular Formula: C20H26
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 266.428
• MDL Number: MFCD00008834
• InChI Key: CDKCEZNPAYWORX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4,4'-di-tert-butylbiphenyl, 4,4'-di-tert-butyl-1,1'-biphenyl, 4,4'-di-t-butylbiphenyl, 1-tert-butyl-4-4-tert-butylphenyl benzene, 1,1'-biphenyl, 4,4'-bis 1,1-dimethylethyl, 1-tert-butyl-4-4-tert-butyl phenyl benzene, di-t-butylbiphenyl, pubchem9048, acmc-209st2, 4,4'-di-tertbutylbiphenyl
• PubChem CID: 74195
• IUPAC Name: 1-tert-butyl-4-(4-tert-butylphenyl)benzene
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C(C)(C)C

• Melting Point: 126°C to 129°C
• Boiling Point: 190°C to 192°C (13 mmHg)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 2095855
• Formula Weight: 266.43
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4,4'-Di-tert-butylbiphenyl

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