Triphenylmethane
Agent Name
Triphenylmethane
CAS Number
519-73-3
Formula
C19-H16
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Tritane; Benzene, 1,1',1''-methylidynetris-; Methane, triphenyl- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] 1,1',1''-Methylidene-tris(benzene); [Merck Index]
Category
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Light yellow solid; [Aldrich MSDS] Light brown powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make triarylmethane dyes (rosaniline, fuchsin, malachite green, and crystalline violet; [Hawley]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
must be preheated
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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