2-Aminobiphenyl (2-ABP) is an organic compound with the formula C6H5C6H4NH2. It is an amine derivative of biphenyl. It is a colorless solid that blackens with age. Palladacycles obtained from 2-aminobiphenyl are popular catalysts for cross-coupling.
It is prepared by hydrogenation of 2-nitrobiphenyl.
See also 4-Aminobiphenyl Herrmann's catalyst
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