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  <creation_date>2026-04-03 22:16:49 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2026-08-18 15:46:28 UTC</update_date>
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  <common_name>[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2,3'-diol</common_name>
  <class>SmallMolecule</class>
  <description>[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2,3'-diol belongs to the biphenols, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. This benzenoid compound has the chemical formula C12H10O2 and an average molecular weight of 186.21 g/mol.

The compound is found in or released from 21 recorded sources. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, coils, communication cables or conductors, cores yokes or armatures, and electric switches, among nine other sources. In the context of building and construction, it is linked to roofs, tents or canopies. Its presence is also noted in food, food processing and cookware, specifically in the processing of fish and the preparation of wine or sparkling wine. Additionally, the compound is found in household cleaning and consumer products such as bleaching agents and cigar cigarettes, as well as in household items including coins.</description>
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    <synonym>(1,1'-Biphenyl)-2,3'-diol</synonym>
    <synonym>(1,1'-Biphenyl)-ar,ar'-diol</synonym>
    <synonym>1,1'-BIPHENYL]-2,3'-DIOL</synonym>
    <synonym>2,3'-Biphenyldiol</synonym>
    <synonym>2,3'-Dihydroxybiphenyl</synonym>
    <synonym>2-(3-hydroxyphenyl)phenol</synonym>
    <synonym>248-156-0</synonym>
    <synonym>250-829-9</synonym>
    <synonym>ar,ar'-Biphenyldiol (8CI)</synonym>
    <synonym>Biphenyl-2,3'-diol</synonym>
    <synonym>Dihydroxybiphenyl</synonym>
    <synonym>EINECS 248-156-0</synonym>
    <synonym>EINECS 250-829-9</synonym>
    <synonym>MFCD00137785</synonym>
    <synonym>UNII-7EL13090VE</synonym>
    <synonym>UNII:7EL13090VE</synonym>
    <synonym>YA-1466</synonym>
    <synonym>[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2,3'-diol</synonym>
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  <chemical_formula>C12H10O2</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>186.21</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>186.06808</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
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  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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