Description

1,2-Diphenylcyclopropane is a high-purity, synthetically valuable strained-ring organic compound. This versatile chemical building block is crucial for advanced organic synthesis and materials science research due to its unique three-membered cyclopropane ring fused with two phenyl groups. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides where the diphenylcyclopropane moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for developing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of polymers with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cycloaddition reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and other transformations that leverage ring strain.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and process chemistry optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diphenylcyclopropane
CAS No.	29881-14-9
Molecular Formula	C15H14
Molecular Weight	194.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Diphenylcyclopropane; Diphenylcyclopropane; Cyclopropane, 1,2-diphenyl-; 1,2-Dicyclopropanylbenzene; Benzene, 1,1'-(1,2-cyclopropanediyl)bis-; trans-1,2-Diphenylcyclopropane; cis-1,2-Diphenylcyclopropane; (1,2-Diphenylcyclopropyl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Diphenylcyclopropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.