Description

1-Benzyl-2-Phenyl-Benzene is a high-purity aromatic hydrocarbon compound, also known by its common name 1,2-Diphenyltoluene. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its specific molecular architecture. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structural unit in the production of specialty materials for electronic displays.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Utilized in the manufacture of host or dopant materials for efficient electroluminescent devices.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to alter the physical properties, such as thermal stability or refractive index, of advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in methodological studies and novel reaction pathways.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a starting material for synthesizing specific chromophores and colorants.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Component: Used in the formulation of high-performance additives for industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-2-Phenyl-Benzene
CAS No.	606-97-3
Molecular Formula	C19H16
Molecular Weight	244.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Diphenyltoluene; 2-Benzylbiphenyl; o-Benzylbiphenyl; 1-Benzyl-2-phenylbenzene; (2-Phenylphenyl)phenylmethane; NSC 406915; 1,1'-Methylenebisbenzene (ambiguous); Biphenyl-2-yl(phenyl)methane
EINECS	210-138-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyl-2-Phenyl-Benzene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.