2-Aminobiphenyl

2-Aminobiphenyl (2-ABP) is an organic compound with the formula C6H5C6H4NH2.

It is an amine derivative of biphenyl.

It is a colorless solid, although aged samples can appear colored even black.

[1] Palladacycles obtained from 2-aminobiphenyl are popular catalysts for cross-coupling.

[2] It is prepared by hydrogenation of 2-nitrobiphenyl.