Description

Terphenyl CAS NO 26140-60-3 is a high-purity aromatic hydrocarbon compound, valued for its excellent thermal stability and optical properties. It serves as a critical component in advanced material formulations and high-performance industrial processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, specialty polymers, and high-temperature fluid sectors seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• As a heat transfer fluid and high-temperature solvent in specialized chemical processes.
• As a scintillator component in radiation detection and measurement equipment.
• As a synthetic intermediate in the production of advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• In the formulation of optical brighteners and specialty dyes.
• As a stabilizer and plasticizer in high-temperature polymer applications.
• For use in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research as a building block.
• In laboratory research as a standard or reagent for analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terphenyl
CAS No.	26140-60-3
Molecular Formula	C18H14
Molecular Weight	230.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl; p-Terphenyl; [1,1':4',1'']Terphenyl; Diphenylbenzene; 4-Phenylbiphenyl; NSC 8912; Terphenyl (mixed isomers); p-Triphenyl
EINECS	247-477-6

Quality Control

Our Terphenyl is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	205 - 215 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.