Diphenylmethane

Diphenylmethane is an organic compound with the formula C₁₃H₁₂. The compound consists of methane wherein two hydrogen atoms are replaced by two phenyl groups. Diphenylmethane is a common skeleton in organic chemistry. The diphenylmethyl group is also known as benzhydryl, and it's prepared by the Friedel–Crafts alkylation of benzyl chloride with benzene in the presence of a Lewis acid such as aluminium chloride.

Properties of Diphenylmethane

• Molecular formula: C₁₃H₁₂
• CAS No.: 101-81-5
• The molecular weight of Diphenylmethane is 168.23 g/mol.
• The boiling point of Diphenylmethane is 264°C
• Colorless to pale yellow low melting solid
• Specific gravity: 1.006 gm/ml at 25°C
• Assay: Not less than 99.0% (By GC)

Applications of Diphenylmethane

• Diphenylmethane, is used as an adhesive chemical composition for making flexible laminates for food packaging.
• Diphenylmethane is used as a fixative and as a fragrance in soaps
• This is used in insecticides and pesticides to synergize with pyrethrin