Diphenyl methane by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Benzylbenzene, this compound contains a methane group wherein two hydrogen atoms are replaced by two phenyl groups. The reagent is available as a colourless oil which is poorly soluble in water. It has a melting point of 22 to 24 C and a boiling point of 264 C. Diphenyl methane can be prepared from the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzyl chloride with benzene in the presence of a Lewis acid. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 101-81-5 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C13H12 Molecular weight: 168.23 Assay: 99 %Diphenyl methane has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Diphenyl methane is utilized as an adhesive chemical for producing flexible laminates which find applications in food packaging. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.