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Terferol

Also known as 4-methoxy-3,6-diphenylbenzene-1,2-diol, 5'-Methoxy-(p-terphenyl)-2',3'-diol, (p-Terphenyl)-2',3'-diol, 5'-methoxy-

CAS 20958-04-7Formula C19H16O3Molar mass 292.33 g/mol
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Terferol chemical structure, C19H16O3, CAS 20958-04-7
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CAS number
20958-04-7
Formula
C19H16O3
Molar mass
292.33 g/mol
HS code
290950
Category
Aromatic building blocks

What is Terferol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Terferol is a para-terphenyl.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
4-methoxy-3,6-diphenylbenzene-1,2-diol
CAS number
20958-04-7 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C19H16O3
InChIKey
HMCUGCPHZLJKMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H16O3/c1-22-16-12-15(13-8-4-2-5-9-13)18(20)19(21)17(16)14-10-6-3-7-11-14/h2-12,20-21H,1H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
COC1=C(C(=C(C(=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2)O)O)C3=CC=CC=C3

Synonyms

  • 4-methoxy-3,6-diphenylbenzene-1,2-diol
  • 5'-Methoxy-(p-terphenyl)-2',3'-diol
  • (p-Terphenyl)-2',3'-diol, 5'-methoxy-
  • MEGxm0_000229
  • ACon0_000992
  • ACon1_001082
  • (1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl)-2',3'-diol, 5'-methoxy-
  • doi:10.14272/HMCUGCPHZLJKMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1
  • 2~5~-Methoxy[1~1~,2~1~:2~4~,3~1~-terphenyl]-2~2~,2~3~-diol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
292.33 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
292.1099 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.44calc.
Topological polar surface area
49.69 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
22calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
3calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.05calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc(-c2ccc(-c3ccccc3)cc2)cc1

c1ccc(-c2ccc(-c3ccccc3)cc2)cc1

3 rings, 18 atoms, the p-Terphenyl ring system.

572 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Terferol is traded under.

HS 2909.50Indicative HS code

Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or…

World exports in 2024
$284M
+11.9% vs 2023, imports $291M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. India * partner reported32.9%
  2. Indonesia17.7%
  3. France * partner reported11.2%
Top importers
  1. China20.7%
  2. United States12.0%
  3. Brazil6.8%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Terferol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Terferol, based on the data on this page

What is Terferol?

Terferol is a para-terphenyl.

What is the CAS number of Terferol?

The CAS registry number of Terferol is 20958-04-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Terferol?

The molecular formula of Terferol is C19H16O3 and its molar mass is 292.33 g/mol.

What is Terferol used for?

Known uses and roles of Terferol include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Terferol hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Terferol is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Terferol?

Terferol is usually classified under HS code 290950 (Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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