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
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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.
RUO – Research Use Only
J. Trotter.The crystal and molecular structure of biphenyl. Acta Cryst. 1961, 14,1135-114.
Detlef E. Schulz; Gert Petrick; Jan C. Duinker.Complete characterization of polychlorinated biphenyl congeners in commercial Aroclor and Clophen mixtures by multidimensional gas chromatography-electron capture detection. Environ. Sci. Technol. 1989, 23, (7), 852-859.
For use in combination with Li metal for the generation of activated Ca metal, see: Org. Synth. Coll., 9, 9 (1998).