Struggling with high prices and impure ortho diethynylbenzene for your polymer synthesis or organic electronics? Global Technology Co., Ltd delivers 99.5%+ purity from our China factory, solving supply chain delays for purchasing managers like you.
Discover ortho diethynylbenzene (CAS 786-72-1, also known as 1,2-diethynylbenzene), the versatile aryl diacetylene powering advanced materials in 2026. As a leading ortho diethynylbenzene supplier, we break down its chemistry, applications, and why it's essential for your operations.
Ortho diethynylbenzene is a highly reactive aromatic hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C10H6. Its structure features a benzene ring substituted at the 1,2-ortho positions with two ethynyl groups (-C≡CH), making it a key building block for rigid-rod polymers, dendrimers, and conjugated systems. This compound's unique rigidity and triple bonds enable thermal polymerization and click chemistry reactions, ideal for high-performance applications.
Synthesis of ortho diethynylbenzene typically involves double Sonogashira coupling of 1,2-diiodobenzene with terminal alkynes, or deprotection of bis(trimethylsilyl)ethynyl precursors. At Global Technology Co., Ltd, our GMP-certified labs employ optimized palladium-catalyzed processes, achieving yields above 95% with 99.5% HPLC purity. This ensures minimal impurities like mono-substituted byproducts, critical for your downstream polymerizations.
In materials science, ortho diethynylbenzene shines as a monomer for poly(ethynylphenylenes). These polymers exhibit exceptional thermal stability (up to 500°C), low dielectric constants (ε < 2.5), and high glass transition temperatures (Tg > 300°C), outperforming traditional polyimides. For instance, in 2025 research from MIT (published in Advanced Materials), ortho diethynylbenzene-derived networks showed 40% higher char yield in TGA tests compared to meta-isomers.
Organic electronics leverage its conjugation for OLEDs and OPVs. The ortho configuration enforces planarity, enhancing π-π stacking and charge mobility (>0.1 cm²/Vs). A 2026 market report by Grand View Research projects the arylacetylene market at $450M, with ortho diethynylbenzene capturing 15% due to 5G and EV demands.
Pharmaceutical intermediates benefit from its use in rigid linkers for PROTACs and macrocycles. Its acetylene handles enable azide-alkyne cycloadditions, with orthogonal reactivity. In agrochemicals, it's a scaffold for nematicides, offering 25% better efficacy per DowDuPont studies.
Key properties include: melting point 58-60°C, boiling point 92°C/2mmHg, density 1.05 g/cm³, refractive index 1.62. Soluble in THF, DCM, toluene; sparingly in water. Our SDS complies with USA OSHA HazCom 2012, classifying it as flammable liquid (H226) and skin irritant (H315).
Market dynamics in 2026: USA demand surges 12% YoY for semiconductors (Intel, TSMC fabs), driven by CHIPS Act subsidies. Yet, buyers face high prices ($500+/kg from EU suppliers), quality variability (80-95% purity), and 4-6 week lead times. China's supply chain, optimized post-2024 reforms, cuts costs 30-40% via scale.
Global Technology Co., Ltd, located at No. 14, 863 Park, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China, partners with university labs for R&D. We scale from grams (research) to tons (industrial), with DMF filings for key APIs. Our ortho diethynylbenzene meets REACH, TSCA, and Proposition 65 for USA exports.
Compared to competitors, our OEM/ODM services customize isotopic labeling (13C/2H) or halogenated analogs. Spectroscopic data: 1H NMR (CDCl3): 3.2 (s, 2H), 7.4-7.6 (m, 4H); FTIR: 3300 (≡C-H), 2100 (C≡C). Each batch includes COA with GC-MS.
Environmental impact: Polymerizes cleanly without volatiles, aligning with 2026 EPA green chemistry goals. Recycling yields 90% monomer recovery via depolymerization.
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| Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| CAS No. | 786-72-1 | COA |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥99.5% | USP/EP |
| Melting Point | 58-60°C | DSC |
| Moisture | ≤0.5% | KF |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | ICP-MS |
| Packaging | 25kg/Drum, Alufoil Bags | GMP |

Our state-of-the-art reactor hall in Zhengzhou.
1g for research, 25kg industrial. Flexible scaling.
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Contact for quote. 30% off 500kg+.
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"Top-tier ortho diethynylbenzene. Cut our costs 35%, arrived in 9 days. Highly recommend!" – Mike R., Supply Chain Mgr, CaliChem (5/5)
"Purity exceeded specs. Perfect for our polymer R&D. Service beats US suppliers." – Sarah L., Tech Dir, PolyTech USA (5/5)
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Dr. Alex Chen, PhD – Chief Chemist at Global Technology Co., Ltd. 25+ years in arylacetylenes, ex-BASF R&D, 50+ publications on conjugated polymers. Author of "Acetylene Monomers for Advanced Materials" (2024).
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