Diphenylmethane
Agent Name
Diphenylmethane
CAS Number
101-81-5
Formula
C13-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1'-Methylenebisbenzene; 1,1'-Dimethylenebis(benzene); Benzene, (phenylmethyl)-; Benzene, 1,1'-methylenebis-; Benzene, benzyl-; Benzylbenzene; Ditan; Ditane; Methane, diphenyl-; Toluene, alpha-phenyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3082
Category
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Colorless solid; mp = 26.5 deg C; [Hawley] Liquid; [MSDSonline] Forms needles with a harsh geranium-like odor; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used for organic synthesis; in dyes; in fragrances, flavor compounds, and perfumery; in solvents for cellulose lacquers; in the manufacture of hexachlorophene, benzophenone, and pharmaceuticals; [HSDB] Used in fragrances, dyes, polyesters, and jet fuels; [Ullmann]
Comments
May cause irritation; No other information available about toxicity in humans; Oral LD50 (rat) = 2250 mg/kg; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00821 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 130 deg C; [Hawley] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s."
NFPA
must be preheated
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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