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8.03513

Sigma-Aldrich

Diphenylmethane

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Diphenylmethane, Benzylbenzene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C6H5)2CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
168.23
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
EC Index Number:
202-978-6

vapor pressure

1 hPa ( 77 °C)

Assay

≥98.5% (GC)

form

crystals

autoignition temp.

485 °C

potency

2250 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

0.69-8.66 % (v/v)

bp

264-266 °C/1013 hPa

mp

22-25 °C

transition temp

flash point 130 °C

solubility

0.014 g/L

bulk density

1006 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C13H12/c1-3-7-12(8-4-1)11-13-9-5-2-6-10-13/h1-10H,11H2

InChI key

CZZYITDELCSZES-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.5 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 22 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 25 °C
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Pictograms

Environment

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(C)

130 °C


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