Methyl groups by reduction of aromatic carboxylic acids with trichlorosilane - tri-n-propylamine: 2-methylbiphenyl
CAS index name: 1,1'-Biphenyl, 2-methyl
Organic SynthesesReduction
A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Methylbiphenyl648-53-3 · C13H12 | product | — | 168.24 | — | Warning |
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