Biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. he reaction of 2?-substituted biphenyl-2-carboxylic acids (where the 2?-substituent is H, CO2H, NO2, Cl, OMe, or CO2Me) with lead tetra-acetate in refluxing benzene solution, under a nitrogen atmosphere, affords 3,4-benzocoumarin as a major organic product.

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Applications
It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. he reaction of 2′-substituted biphenyl-2-carboxylic acids (where the 2′-substituent is H, CO2H, NO2, Cl, OMe, or CO2Me) with lead tetra-acetate in refluxing benzene solution, under a nitrogen atmosphere, affords 3,4-benzocoumarin as a major organic product.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.