alpha,alpha-Dichlorodiphenylmethane, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

α,α-Dichlorodiphenylmethane is a degradation product of of polychloroaromatic insecticides such as Dicofol (D436700) and DDT. It is also used as a catalyst for photodegradation of plastics. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals.

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Applications
α,α-Dichlorodiphenylmethane is a degradation product of of polychloroaromatic insecticides such as Dicofol (D436700) and DDT. It is also used as a catalyst for photodegradation of plastics. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in water (reacts), ether, benzene, ethanol, and toluene.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2051-90-3
• Molecular Formula: C13H10Cl2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 237.123
• MDL Number: MFCD00000811
• InChI Key: OPTDDWCXQQYKGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dichlorodiphenylmethane, diphenyldichloromethane, dpm halocarbon, benzophenone dichloride, alpha,alpha-dichlorodiphenylmethane, benzene, 1,1'-dichloromethylene bis, methane, dichlorodiphenyl, dichlorodiphenyl methane, dichloro phenyl methyl benzene, unii-81fez29ak6
• PubChem CID: 16327
• IUPAC Name: [dichloro(phenyl)methyl]benzene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)(Cl)Cl

• Density: 1.242
• Boiling Point: 180°C to 181°C (17 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.605
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (reacts),ether,benzene,ethanol,and toluene.
• Formula Weight: 237.13
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: alpha,alpha-Dichlorodiphenylmethane

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