Description
Diphenyl oxide also known as DPO or diphenyl ether is a an organic compound with the chemical formula O(C6H5)2. Like other phenyl rings, diphenyl oxide is subject to various reactions like hydroxylation, halogenation, nitration, Friedel Crafts alkylation and sulfonation. Diphenyl oxide is a colorless sticky liquid with a pleasant odor. Diphenyl oxide may sink or float in water depending on its density.
Uses
Diphenyl Oxide is widely used in chemicals, flavours and petrochemicals as a process medium, raw material or solvent. It is also used as a processing aid in the production of polyester. It is widely used in soaps and perfumes because of its strong geranium, floral rose fragrance.