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4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B22240.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B22240.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: B22240.14
also known as B22240-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
92-88-6
IUPAC Name
[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diol
Molecular Formula
C12H10O2
InChI Key
VCCBEIPGXKNHFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1
Appearance (Color)
White
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)
279.0-286.0?C
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (HPLC)
≥98.5%

Description

4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl is used to prepare plastics. It serves as a laboratory reagent and an intermediate in the preparation of polyether liquid crystals. Further, it is used as an antioxidant agent for rubber and latex. In addition to this, it is used in light-colored rubber products, food packaging and medical latex products.

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
4,4′-Dihydroxybiphenyl is used to prepare plastics. It serves as a laboratory reagent and an intermediate in the preparation of polyether liquid crystals. Further, it is used as an antioxidant agent for rubber and latex. In addition to this, it is used in light-colored rubber products, food packaging and medical latex products.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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