CAS 882-59-7

2,2-Diphenyloxirane

Description:

2,2-Diphenyloxirane, also known as diphenyl epoxide, is an organic compound characterized by its epoxide functional group, which consists of a three-membered cyclic ether. This compound features two phenyl groups attached to the carbon atoms of the epoxide, contributing to its unique chemical properties. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. 2,2-Diphenyloxirane is known for its reactivity, particularly in undergoing ring-opening reactions, which can be facilitated by nucleophiles. This makes it useful in various chemical syntheses, including the production of polymers and other organic compounds. The compound is also of interest in the study of its potential biological activities, as epoxides can exhibit varying degrees of toxicity and reactivity with biological molecules. Due to its chemical structure, 2,2-Diphenyloxirane is relatively stable under normal conditions but should be handled with care due to its potential reactivity and the presence of the epoxide group, which can participate in further chemical transformations.

Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O

InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O/c1-3-7-12(8-4-1)14(11-15-14)13-9-5-2-6-10-13/h1-10H,11H2

InChI key: InChIKey=PRLJMHVNHLTQJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C1(CO1)(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3

Synonyms:

• 1,1-Diphenylethene oxide
• 1,1-Diphenylethylene oxide
• 2,2-Diphenyloxirane
• Ethane, 1,2-epoxy-1,1-diphenyl-
• Oxirane, 2,2-diphenyl-
• α-Phenylstyrene oxide

Oxirane, 2,2-diphenyl-

CAS: 882-59-7

Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 196.2445

Ref: IN-DA004CBR

1,1-Diphenyl-ethylenoxide

CAS: 882-59-7

Purity: 97.0%

Color and Shape: Solid, Crystalline

Molecular weight: 196.24899291992188

Ref: 10-F033965

2,2-Diphenyloxirane

CAS: 882-59-7

2,2-Diphenyloxirane

Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: white crystals

Molecular weight: 196.24448g/mol

Ref: 54-OR7342