Terphenyl

para-Terphenyl

Names
IUPAC name 1,4-Diphenylbenzene
Other names p-Terphenyl; 1,4-Diphenylbenzene; para-Diphenylbenzene; p-Diphenylbenzene; para-Triphenyl; p-Triphenyl
Identifiers
CAS Number	92-94-4 (para) Y 92-06-8 (meta) N 84-15-1 (ortho) N 26140-60-3 (unspecified) N
ChemSpider	6848 (para)
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image (para): Interactive image
PubChem	7115
InChI (para): InChI=1S/C18H14/c1-3-7-15(8-4-1)17-11-13-18(14-12-17)16-9-5-2-6-10-16/h1-14H Key: XJKSTNDFUHDPQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N (para): InChI=1/C18H14/c1-3-7-15(8-4-1)17-11-13-18(14-12-17)16-9-5-2-6-10-16/h1-14H Key: XJKSTNDFUHDPQJ-UHFFFAOYAJ
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3 (para): c1ccc(cc1)c2ccc(cc2)c3ccccc3
Properties
Chemical formula	C18H14
Molar mass	230.31 g·mol−1
Appearance	White powder
Density	1.24 g/cm3
Melting point	212 to 214 °C (414 to 417 °F; 485 to 487 K) 212-213 °C
Boiling point	389 °C (732 °F; 662 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Refractive index (nD)	1.65
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Terphenyls are a group of closely related aromatic hydrocarbons. Also known as diphenylbenzenes or triphenyls, they consist of a central benzene ring substituted with two phenyl groups. The three isomers are ortho-terphenyl, meta-terphenyl, and para-terphenyl. Commercial grade terphenyl is generally a mixture of the three isomers. This mixture is used in the production of polychlorinated terphenyls, which were formerly used as heat storage and transfer agents.

p-Terphenyl is the most common isomer. It is used as a laser dye and a sunscreen ingredient.

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  ortho-Terphenyl

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  meta-Terphenyl

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  para-Terphenyl

See also

• Biphenyl
• Terpyridine
• Terthiophene

External links

• p-Terphenyl at the Oregon Laser Medical Center
• o-Terphenyl, m-Terphenyl, p-Terphenyl at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health