Description

2-Benzyltoluene (CAS No. 27776-01-8) is a high-purity aromatic hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₁₄H₁₄. This compound, also known as 2-Methyldiphenylmethane or o-Benzyltoluene, is widely used in organic synthesis, specialty chemicals, and industrial applications. Its stable structure and versatile reactivity make it an essential intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced material research. Available in liquid form with exceptional purity (>98%), this product is rigorously tested to meet industry standards, ensuring consistent performance in demanding laboratory and production environments. Ideal for researchers and scientists requiring a reliable precursor for cross-coupling reactions, polymerization, or functional group transformations.

Properties

• CAS Number: 27776-01-8
• Complexity: 155
• IUPAC Name: 1-benzyl-2-methyl-benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H14/c1-12-7-5-6-10-14(12)11-13-8-3-2-4-9-13/h2-10H,11H2,1H3
• InChI Key: PQTAUFTUHHRKSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 182.109550447
• Molecular Formula: C14H14
• Molecular Weight: 182.26
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1CC2=CC=CC=C2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 182.109550447
• Physical Description: Liquid
• Vapor Pressure: 0.003 [mmHg]
• Synonyms: 2-Methyldiphenylmethane, 2-Benzyltoluene, 713-36-0, Benzyltoluene, o-Benzyltoluene, Methane, phenyl-o-tolyl-, o-Tolylphenylmethane, Phenyl-o-tolylmethane, Benzene, 1-methyl-2-(phenylmethyl)-, 1-Methyl-2-benzylbenzene, 27776-01-8, Monobenzyl toluene, Benzene, methyl(phenylmethyl)-, alpha-Phenyl-o-xylene, M5THG68A7C, NSC 75366, EINECS 211-927-7, EINECS 248-654-8, NSC-75366, 0RR5LJC1NR, DTXSID40892047, EC 248-654-8, monobenzyltoluene, phenyltolylmethane, Jarysol BT01, METHANE, PHENYLTOLYL-, Benzene, methyl(phenylmethyl), DTXCID6021666, DTXSID8041666, Methane, phenyl-o-tolyl-(8CI), METHYL(PHENYLMETHYL)BENZENE, BENZYLTOLUENE (MIXED ISOMERS), 211-927-7, 248-654-8, methyldiphenylmethane, 1-Benzyl-2-methylbenzene, 2′-Methyldiphenylmethane, .alpha.-Phenyl-o-xylene, UNII-0RR5LJC1NR, UNII-M5THG68A7C, o-benzyl-toluene, MFCD00270116, Phenyl-2-tolylmethane, 1-benzyl-2-methyl-benzene, 1-Benzyl-2-methylbenzene #, SCHEMBL275838, SCHEMBL1009581, SCHEMBL1141474, SCHEMBL1287474, SCHEMBL1569034, SCHEMBL1584610, SCHEMBL2410994, SCHEMBL3237939, SCHEMBL7453243, SCHEMBL7453249, SCHEMBL10396737, SCHEMBL10426309, SCHEMBL28602103, NSC75366, Benzene,1-methyl-2-(phenylmethyl)-, CCG-40358, AKOS006346707, AS-3168, FB106328, NS00006088, F76023, Q27283518

2-Benzyltoluene is primarily utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a solvent or co-solvent in high-performance formulations due to its excellent thermal stability. Researchers also employ it in polymer chemistry and material science for developing advanced resins and coatings. Its compatibility with catalysts makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions and other organometallic processes.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Asp. Tox. 1 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Aquatic Chronic 4 (93.9%)

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