Description
Biphenyl, also known as diphenyl, is an organic compound consisting of two phenyl rings linked together. Its chemical formula is C12H10, and it appears as a colorless solid with a characteristic odor. Biphenyl is commonly used as a heat transfer fluid in liquid-phase systems due to its high thermal stability and low vapor pressure. It is also employed as a precursor in the synthesis of various organic compounds and as a constituent in certain types of electrical insulating oils.