Biphenol

4,4'-Biphenol

Names
Preferred IUPAC name [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diol
Other names 4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl 4,4'-Diphenol
Identifiers
CAS Number	92-88-6 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:34367 Y
ChemSpider	6845 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.001
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. Upon decomposition, it can form harmful gases like carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. It should not be stored with strong oxidizing agents.