Biphenyl, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Biphenyl used in combination with Li metal for the generation of activated Ca metal. It is also used as important starting material for the production of polychlorinated biphenyls. It is also an intermediate for the production of a host of other organic compounds

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Biphenyl used in combination with Li metal for the generation of activated Ca metal. It is also used as important starting material for the production of polychlorinated biphenyls. It is also an intermediate for the production of a host of other organic compounds

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol and ether

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. keep container tightly closed.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 92-52-4
• Molecular Formula: C12H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00003054
• InChI Key: ZUOUZKKEUPVFJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: biphenyl, phenylbenzene, diphenyl, 1,1'-diphenyl, bibenzene, lemonene, xenene, phenador-x, tetrosin ly, carolid al
• PubChem CID: 7095
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17097
• IUPAC Name: 1,1'-biphenyl
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 69°C to 72°C
• Density: 0.99
• Boiling Point: 254°C to 255°C
• Flash Point: 113°C (235°F)
• Odor: Pleasant
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 1634058
• Merck Index: 14,3314
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol and ether
• Formula Weight: 154.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Biphenyl

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Biphenyl

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Biphenyl

RUO – Research Use Only