2-Formyl-1,1’-biphenyl

• CAT Number: R015550
• CAS Number: 1203-68-5
• Molecular Formula: C13H10O
• Molecular Weight: 182.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Formylbiphenyl; 2-Phenylbenzaldehyde; 2-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde; [1,1’-Biphenyl]-2-carboxaldehyde
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenylbenzaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H10O/c14-10-12-8-4-5-9-13(12)11-6-2-1-3-7-11/h1-10H
• InChIKey: LCRCBXLHWTVPEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2C=O

2-Formyl-1,1’-biphenyl (Cat No.: R015550) is an aromatic compound consisting of a biphenyl framework with a formyl (aldehyde) group at the 2-position. This structural arrangement imparts both rigidity and reactivity, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis. It is commonly used in the preparation of ligands, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. The aldehyde group enables further derivatization through reactions such as condensation, oxidation, or reduction. 2-Formyl-1,1’-biphenyl is also explored in the design of chiral auxiliaries and organometallic complexes for catalytic applications.