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Biphenyl (CAS 92-52-4)

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Alternate Names:
Diphenyl
Application:
Biphenyl is a starting material for the production of polychlorinated biphenyls
CAS Number:
92-52-4
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
154.21
Molecular Formula:
C12H10
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Biphenyl is a chemical compound that functions as a precursor in the synthesis of various organic compounds. It serves as a building block for the production of dyes and perfumes. Biphenyl is used as a starting material for the creation of other more complex molecules. Its mechanism of action involves participating in organic reactions, such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and Suzuki coupling, to form new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. This allows for the generation of diverse chemical structures that can be further studied for their properties and potential applications in various fields. Biphenyl can undergo functionalization reactions to introduce specific functional groups, enabling the modification of its chemical properties for specific purposes. Biphenyl plays a role in the synthesis of diverse organic compounds, contributing to the advancement of chemical development.


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Biphenyl, 25 g

sc-214602
25 g
$26.00

Biphenyl, 1 kg

sc-214602A
1 kg
$32.00