Compound Q&A
How is 1,2-Diphenylbenzene (CAS: 84-15-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
1,2-Diphenylbenzene (CAS: 84-15-1) is typically synthesized via Friedel-Crafts alkylation of toluene using benzene as the alkylating agent. This process proceeds in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride, with a yield of around 75%. The reaction is highly selective and produces high purity product.
About
CAS No
84-15-1
English Name
1,2-Diphenylbenzene
Molecular Formula
C18H14
Molecular Weight
230.31 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2C3=CC=CC=C3
InChIKey
OIAQMFOKAXHPNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 13:51
