p-Terphenyl
TL;DR: p-Terphenyl (CAS 92-94-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C18H14 and molecular weight 230.10954 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1,4-diphenylbenzene
Also Known As: p-Terphenyl, 1,4-Diphenylbenzene, p-Diphenylbenzene, p-Triphenyl, 4-Phenylbiphenyl
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C18H14 |
| Molecular Weight | 230.10954 g/mol |
| XLogP | 5.6 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 230.10954 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 18 |
| Complexity | 198.0 |
| Melting Point | 415 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 761 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 1.23 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 405 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Vapor Pressure | Very low (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3 |
| InChIKey | XJKSTNDFUHDPQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: p-Terphenyl is used in lubricant and fuel additive formulations, as well as specialty chemical manufacturing and formulation. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies p-Terphenyl (CAS 92-94-4) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
p-Terphenyl (CAS 92-94-4) is a lubricant additive intermediate with the molecular formula C18H14 and a molecular weight of 230.11 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.23 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024). It is also known as p-Terphenyl and 1,4-Diphenylbenzene.
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Chemical Property Profile of p-Terphenyl
Property Insights of p-Terphenyl
The XLogP value of 5.6 indicates that p-Terphenyl is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, p-Terphenyl exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, p-Terphenyl has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of p-Terphenyl?
The CAS number of p-Terphenyl is 92-94-4.
What is the molecular formula of p-Terphenyl?
The molecular formula of p-Terphenyl is C18H14.
What is the molecular weight of p-Terphenyl?
The molecular weight of p-Terphenyl is 230.10954 g/mol.
What are the applications of p-Terphenyl?
p-Terphenyl is used in lubricant and fuel additive formulations, as well as specialty chemical manufacturing and formulation. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies p-Terphenyl (CAS 92-94-4) with custom synthesis available from milligram to...
Where can I buy p-Terphenyl?
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