4,4'-Biphenol

4,4'-Biphenol

Names
IUPAC name Biphenyl-4,4'-diol
Other names 4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl; 4,4'-Diphenol
Identifiers
CAS Number	92-88-6 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:34367
ChEMBL	ChEMBL76398 Y
ChemSpider	6845 Y
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KEGG	C14297 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C12H10O2/c13-11-5-1-9(2-6-11)10-3-7-12(14)8-4-10/h1-8,13-14H Y Key: VCCBEIPGXKNHFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C12H10O2/c13-11-5-1-9(2-6-11)10-3-7-12(14)8-4-10/h1-8,13-14H Key: VCCBEIPGXKNHFW-UHFFFAOYAM
SMILES Oc2ccc(c1ccc(O)cc1)cc2
Properties
Chemical formula	C12H10O2
Molar mass	186.21 g·mol−1
Melting point	284 to 285 °C (543 to 545 °F; 557 to 558 K)
Boiling point	Sublimes
Solubility in water	Insoluble in water Soluble in ethanol and ether
Hazards
Safety data sheet	MSDS
Flash point	> 93.3 °C (199.9 °F; 366.4 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

4,4'-Biphenol is an organic compound which is a phenolic derivative of biphenyl. 4,4'-Biphenol is harmful in contact with skin, and irritating to the eyes and respiratory system. It is estrogenic and cytotoxic.^[1] Upon decomposition, it can form harmful gases like carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. It should not be stored with strong oxidizing agents.

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