Diphenyl oxide
CAS: 101-84-8
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Technical Grade ≥98%; Industrial Grade ≥99%; Reagent Grade ≥99%; High-Purity Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C12H10O |
| Molecular Weight | 170.21 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or clear liquid above its melting point with a mild aromatic odor |
| Packaging | 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg HDPE bottle; 25 kg fiber drum or polyethylene-lined steel drum |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR and GC-MS; Assay/Purity — GC-FID; Related substances — GC; Melting point — USP <741> or ASTM D127; Boiling range — ASTM D1078; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203); Density — ASTM D4052; Refractive index (molten sample) — ASTM D1218; Residue on ignition — USP <281>; Heavy metals — ICP-MS or ICP-OES. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials. Keep containers tightly closed. Protect from excessive heat and strong oxidizing agents. Solid material should be protected from moisture contamination and repeated melting/freezing. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
An aromatic ether used as an intermediate in the manufacture of fragrances, dyes, engineering chemicals, and specialty organic compounds. It is also widely used as a component of high-temperature heat-transfer fluids, in polymer production, and as a laboratory reagent for organic synthesis and analytical applications.