Lophine
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| Other names
2,4,5-triphenylimidazole
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| Identifiers | |
ECHA InfoCard
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100.006.915 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C21H16N2 | |
| Molar mass | 296.373 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | white solid |
| Density | 1,0874 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 275 °C (527 °F; 548 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Lophine is the organic compound with the formula (C6H5C)2N2HCC6H5. It is a derivative of imidazole wherein all three C-H groups are replaced by C-phenyl groups. A white solid, this compound gave the first example of chemiluminescence when its basic solutions were exposed to air.[1] Its chemiluminescence continues to attract attention.[2]
Lophine is prepared by condensation of benzaldehyde, benzil, and ammonia.[3]
References
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