CAS 92-52-4: Biphenyl

BIPHENYL M.P. RS

Applications 1,1’-Diphenyl is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) that has been shown to cause genetic effects in yeast and developmental defects and mitotic abnormalities in sea urchins. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Pagano, G., et. al.: Teratogen. Carcin. Mut., 3, 377 (1983)

Cyclic hydrocarbons, nesoi

Biphenyl, also known as BP and phenylbenzene, is a molecule formed by the union of two benzene rings, and belongs to the family of benzenoids. This aromatic compound has a wide range of applications such as dye carriers, food preservatives, pesticides and as a building block for functionalized materials. In organic synthesis, biphenyl is often used to provide the aromatic moiety to many active pharmaceutical compounds as antimicrobials and antifungals, among others. In recent studies, biphenyl is used for the synthesis of new antibiotics as well as analogs of existing ones. These compounds aim to fight against multi-drug resistant bacteria and help evading the resistance mechanisms.

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.

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