trans-1,2-Diphenylethylene
Agent Name
trans-1,2-Diphenylethylene
Alternative Name
trans-Stilbene
CAS Number
103-30-0
Formula
C14-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
trans-Stilbene; (E)-1,1'-(1,2-Ethenediyl)bisbenzene; (E)-1,2-Diphenylethylene; (E)-Stilbene; Benzene, 1,1'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, (E)-; trans-1,2-Diphenylethene; trans-Diphenylethene; trans-alpha,beta-Diphenylethylene; Benzene, 1,1'-(1E)-1,2-ethenediylbis-; Stilbene, (E)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Colorless or pale yellow solid; [HSDB] Off-white solid with blue fluorescence; [CAMEO] White or off-white crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make dyes and optical bleaches; as phosphors and scintillators (crystal forms); [HSDB]
Comments
Toxic effects in animal studies include inflammation, scarring, or necrosis of the bladder; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "cis-1,2-Diphenylethylene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000881 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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