Benzhydryl chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Benzhydryl chloride was used as initiator during the controlled radical polymerization of styrene catalyzed by ionic iron complex. It was also used as the starting reagent in the synthesis of trimethylhydroquinone derivatives.

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Applications
Benzhydryl chloride was used as initiator during the controlled radical polymerization of styrene catalyzed by ionic iron complex. It was also used as the starting reagent in the synthesis of trimethylhydroquinone derivatives.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in a tightly sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents, bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 90-99-3
• Molecular Formula: C13H11Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 202.681
• MDL Number: MFCD00000855
• InChI Key: ZDVDCDLBOLSVGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzhydryl chloride, chlorodiphenylmethane, chloromethylene dibenzene, diphenylchloromethane, diphenylmethyl chloride, benzene, 1,1'-chloromethylene bis, chloro phenyl methyl benzene, methane, chlorodiphenyl, unii-cn9n9ayv4b, 1,1'-chloromethylene bisbenzene
• PubChem CID: 7035
• IUPAC Name: [chloro(phenyl)methyl]benzene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)Cl

• Melting Point: 17°C to 20°C
• Density: 1.14
• Boiling Point: 139°C to 140°C (3 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 160°C (320°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.595
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 607925
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 202.69
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzhydryl chloride

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