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    1689-82-3

    Catalog No. EBD2219946

    CAS 1689-82-3

    Name 4-(Phenyldiazenyl)phenol

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    Basic Information

    Synonyms: 4-hydroxyazobenzene 4-benzeneazophenol 4-phenylazophenol cino11800 ci11800 solventyellow7 p-phenylazophenol p-hydroxyazobenzene C.I.11800 C.I.SolventYellow7 4-(phenylhydrazono)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-one 4-[(E)-phenyldiazenyl]phenol 4-(phenyldiazenyl)phenol p-benzeneazophenol 4-(phenylazo)-pheno 4-hydroxy-azobenzen brasilazinaoilyellowo atulbrilliantoilyellowg

    Molecular Formula: C12H10N2O

    Molecular Weight: 198.22

    MDL Number: MFCD00002330

    Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Dye Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers

    Product Description:
    4-Phenylazophenol is an azo compound characterized by a phenol group linked to a phenyl group via an azo (-N=N-) bridge. It serves as a fundamental chromophore and a key synthetic intermediate for various dyes and pigments. Its primary application is in the field of materials chemistry, particularly as a precursor for azo dyes and functional organic materials. The molecule's structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in the development of disperse dyes, optical materials, and liquid crystalline compounds. It is also investigated for its potential in nonlinear optical applications due to its conjugated π-electron system. Additionally, this compound is utilized in academic and industrial research as a versatile organic synthesis building block, especially for introducing the phenol-azo-phenyl moiety into larger molecular architectures. It requires careful handling as an azo compound, with standard laboratory safety precautions advised.
    Physical Properties

    Melting Point: 150-152 °C(lit.)

    Boiling Point: 369.812 °C at 760 mmHg

    Flash Point: 233.646 °C

    Density: 1.13 g/cm3

    Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, ether, dilute alkali solution and concentrated sulfuric acid, slightly soluble in hot water, insoluble in water

    Analytical Data

    Appearance: Orange columnar solid

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