4,4'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl CAS 581-80-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.581-80-6
Molecular FormulaC14H8F6
Molecular Weight290.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4,4'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl CAS 581-80-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4,4'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl is closely related to fluorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

4,4'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl (CAS 581-80-6), molecular formula C14H8F6 and molecular weight 290.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 4,4'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl (C14H8F6) contains fluorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 8.0, corresponding to approximately 8 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 290.20 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 4,4'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC14H8F6
Molecular Weight290.20 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF-containing

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