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Linear Formula:
NCC6H4C6H4CN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
204.23
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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assay
97%
mp
236-240 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
N#Cc1ccc(cc1)-c2ccc(cc2)C#N
InChI
1S/C14H8N2/c15-9-11-1-5-13(6-2-11)14-7-3-12(10-16)4-8-14/h1-8H
InChI key
KAXYYLCSSXFXKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
4,4′-Biphenyldicarbonitrile (BPCN), also known as 4,4′-dicyanobiphenyl, is a para-disubstituted biphenyl. It can be prepared from benzidine dihydrochloride.3 BPCN belongs to the monoclinic crystal system and P21 space group.
Application
4,4′-Biphenyldicarbonitrile (BPCN, 4,4′-dicyanobiphenyl) may be used in the preparation of:
- [Ag(BPCN)2]PF6 (PF6=Hexafluorophosphate)
- 4,4′-diphenacetylbiphenyl
- triazine-framework-based porous membranes (TFMs)
signalword
Warning
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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