A method for preparing a 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl compound relates to a method for preparing an
organic compound. The method uses 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol as a
raw material and a new
copper complex as a catalyst to efficiently generate 3,3',5,5'-
tetra-tert-butylbiphenyl, which is de-tert-butylated to generate 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl. 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl is an important organic intermediate, often used as a rubber
antioxidant and plastic
antioxidant, for colorless vulcanized rubber products, rubber products for
food packaging and medical latex products, and also for
sulfur chloride cold vulcanized products, such as medical gloves. At the same time, it is also a dye intermediate and a stabilizer for
petroleum products, such as a stabilizer for synthetic photosensitive materials and lubricating greases. In terms of synthetic polymers, due to its excellent
heat resistance, it is often used as a modified
monomer for polyesters, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, polysulfones and
epoxy resins, etc., to manufacture excellent
engineering plastics and composite materials.