Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Diphenyl carbonate (CAS: 29862-10-0)?
Answer
Diphenyl carbonate (CAS: 29862-10-0) is a colorless to white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 196.15 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water (0.02 g/100 mL at 25°C) but is soluble in organic solvents like benzene and chloroform. Chemically, it is reactive towards bases and nucleophiles, making it useful in various polymerization reactions and as a precursor in pharmaceuticals and materials science.
About
CAS No
29862-10-0
English Name
Diphenyl carbonate;hexane-1,6-diol
Molecular Formula
C13H10O3.C6H14O2
Molecular Weight
332.39 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC(=O)OC2=CC=CC=C2.C(CCCO)CCO
InChIKey
FCVCFERLLIDEQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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