Description

2-Biphenylcarboxylic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid group and a biphenyl moiety, enabling its use in creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core component or side-chain modifier in the manufacture of advanced display and lighting materials.
• Polymer & Resin Modifiers: Incorporated to enhance thermal stability, mechanical strength, and adhesion properties of engineering plastics and coatings.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complexing agents and catalysts used in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Biphenylcarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	947-84-2
Molecular Formula	C13H10O2
Molecular Weight	198.22 g/mol
Synonyms	[2,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxylic Acid; o-Phenylbenzoic Acid; 2-Carboxybiphenyl; Diphenyl-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Biphenylcarboxylic Acid; Biphenyl-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Phenylbenzoic Acid; NSC 404108
EINECS	213-428-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Biphenylcarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 strong oxidizers, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	160 - 164 °C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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