Biphenylene
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| IUPAC name | Biphenylene |
| Other names | Diphenylene |
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| CAS number | [259-79-0] |
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| Molecular formula | C12H8 |
| Molar mass | 152.19 g/mol |
| Appearance | solid |
| Melting point |
109 - 111 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related unsaturated hydrocarbons |
benzene cyclobutene cyclobutadiene |
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Biphenylene is an antiaromatic compound composed of two aryl rings fused together to form a 6-4-6 arene system. The structure appears to be planar, despite its apparent antiaromaticity [1]
