4,4'-Difluorobiphenyl

Agent Name
4,4'-Difluorobiphenyl
CAS Number
398-23-2
Formula
C12-H8-F2
Major Category
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4,4'-Difluorobiphenyl formula graphical representation
Synonyms
4,4'-Difluorodiphenyl; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 4,4'-difluoro- (9CI); Biphenyl, 4,4'-difluoro- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] 4,4'-Difluoro-1,1'-biphenyl; [Merck Index] UN3152
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
Solid with an aromatic odor; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
"Induces drug metabolism enzymes." [ChemIDplus] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Polychlorinated biphenyls."
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Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Polyhalogenated biphenyls, solid.

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