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4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl is used to prepare plastics. It serves as a laboratory reagent and an intermediate in the preparation of polyether liquid crystals. Further, it is used as an antioxidant agent for rubber and latex. In addition to this, it is used in light-colored rubber products, food packaging and medical latex products.
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4,4′-Dihydroxybiphenyl is used to prepare plastics. It serves as a laboratory reagent and an intermediate in the preparation of polyether liquid crystals. Further, it is used as an antioxidant agent for rubber and latex. In addition to this, it is used in light-colored rubber products, food packaging and medical latex products.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 279°C to 285°C |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 1908886 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 186.21 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl |
Safety and Handling

- 4,4'-Dihydroxybiphenyl
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : [1,1-Biphenyl]-4,4-diol
RUO – Research Use Only
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