18241-31-1

Basic information

• Product Name: bis[(4-methylphenyl)methyl] oxalate
• Synonyms: bis[(4-methylphenyl)methyl] oxalate;Ethanedioicacid,bis(4-methylphenyl)ester;Bis(4-methylbenzyl) oxalate;Bis(p-methylbenzyl)oxalate;Ethanedioic acid, 1,2-bis((4-methylphenyl)methyl) ester;Ethanedioic acid, bis((4-methylphenyl)methyl) ester;Di(4-methylbenzyl) oxalate;Di-p-methylbenzyl oxalate
• CAS NO: 18241-31-1
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₈O₄
• Molecular Weight: 298.3331
• EINECS: 406-470-7
• Mol File: 18241-31-1.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 418.7 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 183.6 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.167 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 3.21E-07mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.561
• CAS DataBase Reference: bis[(4-methylphenyl)methyl] oxalate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: bis[(4-methylphenyl)methyl] oxalate(18241-31-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: bis[(4-methylphenyl)methyl] oxalate(18241-31-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 18241-31-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Bis[(4-methylphenyl)methyl] oxalate is a chemical compound composed of oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen atoms. It is categorized under the family of phenyl oxalates. bis[(4-methylphenyl)methyl] oxalate is known for its ability to react with fluorescent dyes to create light, making it important in the manufacturing of glow sticks. Bis[(4-methylphenyl)methyl] oxalate, when combined with a suitable dye and hydrogen peroxide, undergoes chemiluminescence - a chemical reaction that results in the emission of light without the production of heat. This principle is critical for many applications in various fields such as toys, novelty items, and even biochemical research.

InChI:InChI=1/C18H18O4/c1-13-3-7-15(8-4-13)11-21-17(19)18(20)22-12-16-9-5-14(2)6-10-16/h3-10H,11-12H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 589-18-4 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol 
• 144-62-7 oxalic acid 
• 79-37-8 oxalyl dichloride 
• 583-52-8 potassium oxalate 
• 104-82-5 4-Methylbenzyl chloride 

Downstream Products

• 538-39-6 1,2-di-p-tolylethane 
• 14310-20-4 4-methylbibenzyl 
• 103-29-7 1,1'-(1,2-ethanediyl)bisbenzene 

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