Product Details
Specifications
- CAS Number: 92-88-6
- Purity: ≥ 99.3 % HPLC
- Grade: Industrial grade
- Molecular Formula: C12H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 186.21 g/mol
- Appearance: White powder or crystalline powder.
- Application: Used to manufacture high-performance polymers, such as polyesters, polyurethanes, and liquid crystal polymers.
Documentation
Production Manufacturer
Palkem India, based in Mumbai, India, is a prominent chemical company recognized for its reliable supply of high-quality chemicals across diverse industries. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, Palkem India has earned a reputation as a preferred supplier within the chemical sector. Offering an extensive product range, dependable delivery, and responsive customer service, Palkem India is well-positioned for ongoing growth and success.
Physicochemical properties
Physical Parameters
| Parameter | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Melting Point (MP) | 286 - 288 °C |
| Boiling Point (BP) | ~ 355.2 ± 17.0 °C (at 760 mmHg) |
| Density | ~1.22 g/cm³ |
| Specific Gravity | ~1.22 |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetic acid; slightly soluble in water; soluble in aqueous alkaline solutions (due to phenolic groups). |
| Refractive Index | ~1.6010 |
| Vapor Pressure | Very low at room temperature |
| Viscosity | - |
| Phase at Room Temperature | Solid at room temperature |
Chemical Parameters
| Parameter | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| pH | Slightly acidic in aqueous solution (phenolic proton) |
| pKa | ≈ 9.74 ± 0.26 |
| Chemical Stability | Stable under normal conditions, but sensitive to oxidation. |
| Flash Point | > 200 °C (approx., due to high melting point) |
| Chemical Reactivity | Reactive at the phenolic hydroxyl groups (e.g., etherification, esterification). Can undergo electrophilic substitution on the aromatic rings. |
| Functional Groups | Two phenolic hydroxyl groups (para-substituted on a biphenyl core). |
| Spectroscopic Data (IR, NMR, etc.) |
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