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Chlorodiphenylmethane

Synonym(s):Benzhydryl chloride;Diphenylchloromethane

  • CAS NO.:90-99-3
  • Empirical Formula: C13H11Cl
  • Molecular Weight: 202.68
  • MDL number: MFCD00000855
  • EINECS: 202-031-7
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-18 17:01:59
Chlorodiphenylmethane Structural

What is Chlorodiphenylmethane?

Chemical properties

Clear colorless to yellow liquid

The Uses of Chlorodiphenylmethane

Chlorodiphenylmethane 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.

What are the applications of Application

Benzhydryl chloride is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, such as diphenhydramine intermediate.

Preparation

Chlorodiphenylmethane was synthesized by the radical substitution reaction between diphenylmethane and chlorine gas.

Purification Methods

Diphenylmethyl chloride (benzhydryl chloride) [90-99-3] M 202.7, m 17.0o, b 140o/3mm, 1 6 7o/17mm, n 1.5960. Dry the chloride with Na2SO4 and fractionally distil it under reduced pressure. [Beilstein 5 H 590, 5 I 278, 5 II 500, 5 III 1790, 5 IV 1847.]

Properties of Chlorodiphenylmethane

Melting point: 15-17 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 140 °C3 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.14 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.595(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Sparingly)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to yellow
Specific Gravity 1.14
Water Solubility  slightly soluble
BRN  607925
CAS DataBase Reference 90-99-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzene, 1,1'-(chloromethylene)bis-(90-99-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzene, 1,1'-(chloromethylene)bis- (90-99-3)

Safety information for Chlorodiphenylmethane

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P405:Store locked up.

Computed Descriptors for Chlorodiphenylmethane

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