Term Name: | biphenyl |
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Synonyms: | 1,1'-Biphenyl, 1,1'-Diphenyl, biphenyl, E230, Phenylbenzene |
Definition: | A benzenoid aromatic compound that consists of two benzene rings connected by a single covalent bond. Biphenyl occurs naturally in coal tar, crude oil, and natural gas. Formerly used as a fungicide for citrus crops. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:17097] ( EBI ) |