4-Methylbiphenyl, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Methylbiphenyl, is used as a flavoring ingredient in food industry. It is also used as an intermediate in agrochemcial, dyestuff, flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, syntheses material. It is also used as an OLED intermediate.

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Applications
4-Methylbiphenyl, is used as a flavoring ingredient in food industry. It is also used as an intermediate in agrochemcial, dyestuff, flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, syntheses material. It is also used as an OLED intermediate.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and ether, very soluble in organic solvents.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 644-08-6
• Molecular Formula: C13H12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 168.24
• MDL Number: MFCD00008544
• InChI Key: ZZLCFHIKESPLTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-methylbiphenyl, 4-phenyltoluene, 4-methyl-1,1'-biphenyl, p-methylbiphenyl, p-methyldiphenyl, 4-methyldiphenyl, 1,1'-biphenyl, 4-methyl, biphenyl, 4-methyl, p-phenyltoluene, 4-methylphenyl benzene
• PubChem CID: 12566
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 44°C to 48°C
• Density: 1.015
• Boiling Point: 267°C to 268°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1904468
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and ether,very soluble in organic solvents.
• IUPAC Name: 4-methyl-1,1'-biphenyl
• Formula Weight: 168.24
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methylbiphenyl

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	211-409-0
RTECSNumber	DV5460000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only