biphenyl
diphenyl
Identification
| Name | biphenyl |
| IUPAC | 1,1'-biphenyl |
| CAS Number | 92-52-4 |
| EINECS | 202-163-5 |
| FDA UNII | 2L9GJK6MGN |
| Molecular Formula | C12 H10 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.21170000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003054 |
| Nikkaji Number | J3.929B |
| Beilstein | 1634058 |
| CoE Number | 10978 |
| XlogP3 | 4.00 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1332 biphenyl |
| JECFA Food Additive | Diphenyl |
| GSFA Codex | Diphenyl (230) |
| FEMA Number | 3129 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 92-52-4 ; BIPHENYL |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 178 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADJUVANTS, PRODUCTION AIDS, AND SANITIZERS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white to pale amber yellow crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.99200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.47500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 69.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 256.10 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 160.00 to 161.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.008930 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Vapor Density | 5.31 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | > 212.00 °F. TCC ( > 100.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.980 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. |
| Taste Description | neroli bergamot cinnamon natural |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 2140 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 5010 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 > 200 mg/m3 |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#00198']
Safety in Use
| Category | antioxidants and stabilizers |
| Recommendation for biphenyl usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.00085 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.70 (μg/capita/day) |
| Threshold of Concern | 90 (μg/person/day) |
| Structure Class | III |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
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