2-METHOXYBIPHENYL Chemical Properties

Melting point:

30-33 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

274 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.023 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.61(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

form 

powder to lump to clear liquid

Specific Gravity

1.023

color 

Prisms from pet ether

Odor

at 100.00 %. rose fruity

Odor Type

floral

Water Solubility 

Soluble in toluene. Insoluble in water.

BRN 

2045749

LogP

3.791 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

86-26-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

1,1'-Biphenyl, 2-methoxy- (86-26-0)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

BZ8835000

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

2909309090

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 3600 mg/kg FCTXAV 13,681,75

MSDS

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2-METHOXYBIPHENYL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear slightly yellow liquid after melting

Uses

2-Methoxybiphenyl is used as chemical and organic intermediates.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron, 42, p. 2111, 1986 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)87628-6

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

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