2,2'-Dihydroxybiphenyl, is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.
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Applications
2,2′-Dihydroxybiphenyl, is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- HP Kohler.; D Kohler-Staub. Degradation of 2-hydroxybiphenyl and 2, 2'-dihydroxybiphenyl by Pseudomonas sp. strain HBP1. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 198854 (11), 2683-2688.
- EJ Sohn.; CS Kim.; YS Kim.; DH Jung.; DS Jang.; YM Lee. Effects of magnolol (5, 5'-diallyl-2, 2'-dihydroxybiphenyl) on diabetic nephropathy in type 2diabetic Goto-Kakizaki rats. Life sciences. 200780 (5), 2683-2688.
- Reacts with borane-THF to form the hydroborating agent 2,2'-biphenoxyborane (1,3,2-biphenyldioxaborepin). With this reagent cis-hydroboration is achieved with similar regioselectivity to catecholborane but greater reactivity: Heterocycles, 32, 425 (1991).