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50342

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Biphenyl sodium complex solution

technical, 0.5-1.5 M in diethylene glycol diethyl ether

Synonym(s):

Sodium biphenyl complex

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Linear Formula:
C6H5C6H5 · Na
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
177.20
Beilstein:
3989646
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

technical

Quality Level

shelf life

limited shelf life

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

concentration

0.5-1.5 M in diethylene glycol diethyl ether

functional group

phenyl

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Na]c1ccc(cc1)-c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C12H9.Na/c1-3-7-11(8-4-1)12-9-5-2-6-10-12;/h1,3-10H;

InChI key

UUNVZHGYJSUMDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Biphenyl sodium complex is generally used as a difunctional anionic initiator to synthesize block copolymers and also as a reagent to detect the organic halogen.

Physical form

may contain solid

Pictograms

CorrosionEnvironment

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Does not sustain combustion.

Flash Point(C)

Does not sustain combustion.

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

50342-VAR-F:
50342-20X15ML-F:
50342-BULK-F:
50342-15ML-F:


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Determination of organic halogen with sodium biphenyl reagent.
Liggett LM.
Analytical Chemistry, 26(4), 748-750 (1954)
Solution properties of block copolymers of styrene and methyl methacrylate. Part I. The preparation, isolation, and purification of the block copolymers.
Urwin JR and Stearne JM
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 78(1), 194-203 (1964)

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