CAS 21895-17-0

2,4′-Dimethyldiphenylmethane

Description:

2,4′-Dimethyldiphenylmethane, with the CAS number 21895-17-0, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which consists of two phenyl groups attached to a central methane carbon that is further substituted with two methyl groups at the 2 and 4′ positions of the phenyl rings. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow solid at room temperature and is known for its relatively low solubility in water, while being more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. It exhibits a melting point that is characteristic of similar aromatic compounds, and its chemical behavior is influenced by the presence of the methyl groups, which can affect its reactivity and stability. 2,4′-Dimethyldiphenylmethane is often utilized in various industrial applications, including as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds and in the production of polymers. Its properties make it of interest in materials science and organic chemistry research.

Formula: C₁₅H₁₆

InChI: InChI=1S/C15H16/c1-12-7-9-14(10-8-12)11-15-6-4-3-5-13(15)2/h3-10H,11H2,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=YSUXUWZNEAXNCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C1=C(C)C=CC=C1)C2=CC=C(C)C=C2

Synonyms:

• (p-Methylphenyl)(o-methylphenyl)methane
• 1-Methyl-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]benzene
• 2,4'-Dimethyldiphenylmethane
• 2,4'-Ditolylmethane
• Methane, o-tolyl-p-tolyl-
• Methane,o-tolyl-p-tolyl- (6CI,7CI,8CI)
• o,p'-Ditolylmethane
• o-(4-Methylbenzyl)toluene
• o-(p-Methylbenzyl)toluene
• o-Tolyl(p-tolyl)methane
• Benzene, 1-methyl-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-