1,1-Diphenylethylene is used in the preparation of 2-chloro-1,1-diphenyl-ethene by reacting with benzeneseleninyl chloride and aluminum(III) chloride as reagents. It acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis as well as in pharmaceuticals.
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Applications1,1-Diphenylethylene is used in the preparation of 2-chloro-1,1-diphenyl-ethene by reacting with benzeneseleninyl chloride and aluminum(III) chloride as reagents. It acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis as well as in pharmaceuticals.
SolubilityMiscible with methanol, chloroform and ether. Insoluble in water.
NotesStore in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents