3-Fluorobiphenyl is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a fluorine atom attached to one of the phenyl rings in a biphenyl structure. Its molecular formula is C12H9F, indicating it consists of twelve carbon atoms, nine hydrogen atoms, and one fluorine atom. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on the temperature. 3-Fluorobiphenyl is known for its relatively low solubility in water but is soluble in organic solvents, making it useful in various chemical applications. It exhibits moderate volatility and can participate in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the fluorine substituent. Additionally, 3-fluorobiphenyl is of interest in materials science and organic synthesis, particularly in the development of liquid crystals and as a building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Safety data indicates that, like many fluorinated compounds, it should be handled with care due to potential health and environmental impacts.

3-fluorobiphenyl

2367-22-8: 1,1'-Biphenyl, 3-Fluoro-, 1-Fluoro-3-phenylbenzene, 3-Fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl, Biphenyl, 3-fluoro-, m-Fluorodiphenyl,  3-Fluorobiphenyl, 3-Fluorobiphenyl

3-Fluorobiphenyl is a polychlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon that has been shown to be mutagenic in a variety of animal and bacterial assays. 3-Fluorobiphenyl is metabolized by the enzyme epoxide hydrolase, which converts it to 3-hydroxybiphenyl, an intermediate in the production of polychlorinated biphenyls. Epoxides are also substrates for the enzyme epoxide hydrolase, which catalyzes their conversion to 3-hydroxybiphenyls. 3-Fluorobiphenyl has been shown to produce mutations in hamster cells (V79) and s. typhimurium (TA100). These mutations are said to be due to the ability of this compound to form epoxides that react with DNA bases.

CAS 2367-22-8: 3-fluorobiphenyl

3-Fluorobiphenyl

Ref: 3D-CAA36722

3-Fluoro-1,1'-biphenyl

Ref: 10-F218592

1,1'-Biphenyl, 3-fluoro-

Ref: IN-DA002O3H