Synthesis of 4,4’-Bis(alkoxy/phenoxy-methyl biphenyl)

A series of 4,4’-bis(alkyloxy/phenoxy methyl biphenyl）were synthesized, using 4,4’-bis(chloromethyl)-biphenyl (BCMB) as raw material by Williamson ether synthesis methods. The synthesis process of 4,4’-bis(methoxymethyl) biphenyl, 4,4’-bis (butoxymethyl) biphenyl and 4,4’-bis(phenoxymethyl)biphenyl was improved in reaction time and yield. On the basis, a series of new compounds were prepared.