Product Description
Diphenylacetonitrile has a molecular formula of C₁₄H₁₁N, featuring a melting point of 71–73 °C, a boiling point of 181 °C (at 12 mmHg) and a flash point of 120 °C. This compound is insoluble in water.
It is extensively applied as an intermediate in organic synthesis and holds significant importance in the pharmaceutical sector, being used to manufacture medicines including gastric amines, phenylephrine and analgesics.
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 71-73 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 181 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.1061 (rough estimate) |
| Vapor pressure | 21.3 hPa (190 °C) |
| Refractive index | 1.5850 (estimate) |
| Fp | 120 °C |
| Storage temp | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White to creamy or faint yellow |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Merck | 143316 |
| BRN | 1911160 |
| Exposure limits | NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3 |
| InChIKey | NEBPTMCRLHKPOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 2.795-3.197 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 86-29-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzeneacetonitrile, «alpha»-phenyl-(86-29-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Diphenylacetonitrile (86-29-3) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36-37/39 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | AL9800000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29269095 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3500 mg/kg |
Product Application
Diphenylacetonitrile is employed for synthesizing isocyanates, which can be further converted into UV-curable coatings, polyurethane (PU) coatings, transparent elastomers and adhesives. It also finds applications in the polyamide and epoxy resin manufacturing industries.
Furthermore, it acts as a vital intermediate for organic synthesis. Within the pharmaceutical sector, it is utilized to produce gastric amines, phenylephrine, analgesics and other pharmaceutical compounds.
