Biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 947-84-2 | C13H10O2 | 198.221 g/mol

It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. he reaction of 2?-substituted biphenyl-2-carboxylic acids (where the 2?-substituent is H, CO2H, NO2, Cl, OMe, or CO2Me) with lead tetra-acetate in refluxing benzene solution, under a nitrogen atmosphere, affords 3,4-benzocoumarin as a major organic product.

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Applications
It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. he reaction of 2′-substituted biphenyl-2-carboxylic acids (where the 2′-substituent is H, CO2H, NO2, Cl, OMe, or CO2Me) with lead tetra-acetate in refluxing benzene solution, under a nitrogen atmosphere, affords 3,4-benzocoumarin as a major organic product.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 947-84-2
• Molecular Formula: C13H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 198.221
• MDL Number: MFCD00002463
• InChI Key: ILYSAKHOYBPSPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-biphenylcarboxylic acid, 1,1'-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid, o-phenylbenzoic acid, biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid, biphenylcarboxylic acid, 1,1'-biphenyl carboxylic acid, diphenyl-2-carboxylic acid, phenylbenzoic acid
• PubChem CID: 70357
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenylbenzoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O

• Melting Point: 110°C to 114°C
• Boiling Point: 343°C to 344°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 974075
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 198.22
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	213-432-1
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only