Application of di-p-tolylmethane_Kain Industrial Additive

background and overview[1][2] di-p-tolylmethane is a compound that can be used as a high-boiling organic solvent. preparation[2] general/typical procedure: to a solution of diaryl ketone (10.0 mmol) in methanol (20 ml) was added pd/c (20%, 200 mg). the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature under a hydrogen atmosphere for 16 hours. the solvent was…