Diphenylmethane

Name:
Diphenylmethane
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	benzylbenzene
M Formula:	(C6H5)2CH2.
Chemistry structure:
Properties:
Long, colorless needles. D 1.0056, mp 26.5C, bp 264.7C, flash p 266F (130C). Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, hexane, benzene, ether; insoluble in liquid ammonia. Combustible.
Derivation:
Condensation of benzyl chloride or methylene chloride and benzene in presence of aluminum chloride.
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion.
Use:
Organic synthesis, dyes, perfumery.