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biphenyl

CHEBI:CHEBI_17097

Definition

A benzenoid aromatic compound that consists of two benzene rings connected by a single covalent bond. Biphenyl occurs naturally in coal tar, crude oil, and natural gas. Formerly used as a fungicide for citrus crops.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C12H10
Molecular Mass
154.20780
Charge
0
SMILES
c1ccc(cc1)-c1ccccc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H10/c1-3-7-11(8-4-1)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
InChIKey
ZUOUZKKEUPVFJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1,1'-biphenyl
  • 1,1'-Biphenyl
  • 1,1'-Diphenyl
  • biphenyl
  • Biphenyl
  • E230
  • Phenylbenzene

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Wikipedia:Biphenyl
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CHEBI:17097

Additional References

Wikipedia:Biphenyl

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