Diphenylmethane
[CAS# 101-81-5]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Hydrocarbon spice >> Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
• Name: Diphenylmethane
• Synonyms: Benzylbenzene
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₂
• Molecular Weight: 168.24
• CAS Registry Number: 101-81-5
• EC Number: 202-978-6

Properties

• Density: 1.00
• Melting point: 24.5-25 ºC
• Boiling point: 265 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.576-1.578
• Flash point: 127 ºC

Safety Data

• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304