Biphenyl-d10

Agent Name
Biphenyl-d10
CAS Number
1486-01-7
Formula
C12-D10
Major Category
Other Classes
Biphenyl-d10 formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Biphenyl-2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-d10; 1,1'-Biphenyl-2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-d10; [ChemIDplus] Diphenyl-d10; Bibenzene-d10; Phenylbenzene-d10; [NTP]
Category
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Colorless solid with a pleasant peculiar odor; [NTP] Fine, faintly yellow crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a heat transfer agent, fungistat for oranges (in shipping containers or wrappers), in organic synthesis, for plant disease control, to make benzidene, and assist in the dyeing of polyesters; [NTP]
Comments
An irritant; Symptoms of exposure may include convulsions, paralysis, nausea, and anorexia; [NTP] An irritant; Targets the liver and nerves; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Biphenyl." See "Deuterium."
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Exposure Assessment

NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: