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Sodium 2-biphenylate

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Sodium 2-biphenylate is a chemical compound. It is the sodium salt of 2-phenylphenol.

 

Names and Identifiers

Name
Sodium 2-biphenylate
Formula
C12H9NaO
Molar mass
192.193 (g/mol)
CAS registry number
132-27-4
EC number EINECS
205-055-6
InChI Key
KSQXVLVXUFHGJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Systematic name
Sodium 2-phenylphenolate

Other names, synonyms
Sodium o-phenylphenate; Sodium ortho-phenylphenate; Natriphene; Sodium o-phenylphenoxide; Sodium o-phenylphenol; Sodium phenylphenate; o-Phenylphenol sodium

INCI name
SODIUM O-PHENYLPHENATE

Trade names; preparations
Dowicide A; OPPsodium; MilDuRid; Mystox WFA; Orphenol; Preventol ON; Stopmold B; Topane; Deccosol

 

Chemical formulas

Molecular formula and structural formula of Sodium 2-biphenylate:

 

C12H9NaO

Mr = 192.1928 g/mol

Sodium 2-phenylphenolate
SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2[O-].[Na+]

 

Data and Properties

Pure sodium 2-biphenyl exists as a white, often beige, mostly flaky solid.

melting point
57 °C

 

Spectroscopic data:

SpectraBase (NMR, IR, FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, MS ... spectra)
9TyUYTj9ktp

Calculated NMR spectrum (Predict Spectra via NMRDB)
1H NMR Spektrum, 13C NMR Spektrum.

 

Percentage and isotopic composition:

Mass-related elemental composition and isotope proportions of the compound Sodium 2-biphenylate - C12H9NaO - calculated based on molecular mass.

Symbol
Element E
Number x
of atoms Ex
Data of the element
and isotopes *
Percentages
of isotopes
Percentage of
Ex in formula mass
C
Carbon
12 Ar = 12.011 u
ΣAr = 144.132 u
12C: 12 u [98,94 %]
14C: 14.00324 u [<< 1 %]
13C: 13.00335 u [1,06 %]
 
12C: 74.19853 %
14C: trace
13C: 0.79493 %
74.9935 %H
Hydrogen
9 Ar = 1.008 u
ΣAr = 9.072 u
3H: 3.01605 u [<< 1 %]
1H: 1.00783 u [99,99 %]
2H: 2.0141 u [0,01 %]
 
3H: trace
1H: 4.71979 %
2H: 0.00047 %
4.7203 %Na
Sodium
1ΣAr = 22.98976928 u
22Na: 21.99444 u [<< 1 %]
23Na: 22.98977 u [100 %]
24Na: 23.99096 u [<< 1 %]
 
22Na: trace
23Na: 11.96183 %
24Na: trace
11.9618 %O
Oxygen
1ΣAr = 15.999 u
16O: 15.99491 u [99,757 %]
17O: 16.99913 u [0,03835 %]
18O: 17.99916 u [0,205 %]
 
16O: 8.30423 %
17O: 0.00319 %
18O: 0.01707 %
8.3245 %

*) The third column lists the atomic masses or isotope masses of the elements involved and - in square brackets - the natural isotope composition.

 

More calculated data

The molar mass is M = 192.19276928 grams per mole.

The amount of substance in one kilogram of the substance is n = 5.203 mol.

The amount of substance in one gram of the substance is n = 0.005 mol.

Monoisotopic mass: 192.0551091888 Da - related to 12C121H923Na16O.

 

Use in Cosmetics

INCI Name: SODIUM O-PHENYLPHENATE

Sodium 2-biphenylate is an ingredient in cosmetic products, functioning as an antimicrobial component.

Source: CosIng (Cosmetic Ingredient Database) number: 38006.

 

Pestizid

Fungicide, especially for surface treatment of citrus fruit peels.

Status der EU-Zulassung: Siehe EU Pestizid-Datenbank ID 1013.

 

Hazard warnings according to GHS

(General information without guarantee of accuracy and completeness! The information does not replace the chemical safety data sheet or a risk assessment, but rather provides a general overview of the risk posed by the hazardous substance.

Signal word: Warning

GHS hazard statements (H phrases):


H302
Harmful if swallowed

H315
Causes skin irritation

H318
Causes serious eye damage

H335
May cause respiratory irritation

H400
Very toxic to aquatic life

Labeling in the EU: See ECHA Substance Infocard 100.004.597.

For toxicology and occupational safety when handling Sodium 2-biphenylate as well as measures to be taken in case of danger, see: Hazardous Substances Information System GESTIS, ZVG-Nr. 490162.


Note: The labeling requirement according to the CLP Regulation (EU) does not apply, among other things, to certain substances and mixtures for end users that are in the form of finished products, such as pharmaceuticals, veterinary drugs, cosmetics, certain medical products and medical devices, food or feed, as well as certain Food additives or flavorings. Special legal regulations may need to be adhered to here.

 

External Sources

PubChem:ID 23675735ChemSpider:ID 8268Kegg database DBGET:ID C19298UNII of the FDA (USA):Unique Ingredient Identifier KFV9K7N7UIEPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard:DTXSID2021153Other CAS RN:875253-17-1 (also used, outdated or deleted registration numbers)

 

Manufacturers and Sources of Supply

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