| Biphenylene | |
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Biphenylene |
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Other names
Diphenylene |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 259-79-0 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C12H8 |
| Molar mass | 152.19 g/mol |
| Appearance | solid |
| Melting point |
109 - 111 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related unsaturated hydrocarbons |
benzene cyclobutene cyclobutadiene |
| (verify) (what is: /?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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| Infobox references | |
Biphenylene is a compound composed of two aryl rings fused together to form a 6-4-6 arene system. The structure appears to be planar, which is concerted by its antiaromaticity.[1]
Biphenylene is probably best known as the dimer of benzyne, which serves as one synthetic route.