Diphenyl ether

Catalog	ACM101848
CAS	101-84-8
Structure
Description	Diphenyl ether is the organic compound with the formula O(C6H5)2. The molecule is subject to reactions typical of other phenyl rings, including hydroxylation, nitration, halogenation, sulfonation, and Friedel–Crafts alkylation or acylation. This simple diaryl ether enjoys a variety of niche applications.
Synonyms	Diphenyl oxide
IUPAC Name	Phenoxybenzene
Molecular Weight	170.21
Molecular Formula	C12H10O
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC2=CC=CC=C2
InChI	InChI=1S/C12H10O/c1-3-7-11(8-4-1)13-12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
InChI Key	USIUVYZYUHIAEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	259 °C
Melting Point	26 °C
Flash Point	>230 °F
Purity	98%+
Density	1.073 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Appearance	Clear pale yellowish liquid after melting
Exact Mass	170.073164938
Monoisotopic Mass	170.073164938
Odor	Geranium-like odor
Physical State	Liquid
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.579(lit.)
Storage Conditions	Below +30 °C
Topological Polar Surface Area	9.2 Ų