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Tetraphenylmethane, 96%
Description
Tetraphenylmethane is used to prepare a tetrapyridone tecton, which forms a diamondoid network with large internal chambers. It is also used in the preparation of 1-{4-[tris-(4-acetyl-phenyl)-methyl]-phenyl}-ethanone by Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction with acetyl chloride using aluminum chloride as catalyst.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Tetraphenylmethane is used to prepare a tetrapyridone tecton, which forms a diamondoid network with large internal chambers. It is also used in the preparation of 1-{4-[tris-(4-acetyl-phenyl)-methyl]-phenyl}-ethanone by Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction with acetyl chloride using aluminum chloride as catalyst.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Tetraphenylmethane is used to prepare a tetrapyridone tecton, which forms a diamondoid network with large internal chambers. It is also used in the preparation of 1-{4-[tris-(4-acetyl-phenyl)-methyl]-phenyl}-ethanone by Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction with acetyl chloride using aluminum chloride as catalyst.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 280°C to 285°C |
| Boiling Point | 431°C |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Beilstein | 1913557 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 320.44 |
| Percent Purity | 96% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Tetraphenylmethane |
Safety and Handling
| missing translation for 'healthHazard1' | H351 |
| missing translation for 'healthHazard3' | P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 211-144-0 |
| RTECSNumber | PB4050000 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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