Toluene, dibenzyl derivative (CED0008878)

Toluene, dibenzyl derivative is an organic compound with the formula C21H20 and an average molecular weight of 272.40 g/mol. Toluene, dibenzyl derivative belongs to the diphenylmethanes, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance has been identified in or released from 23 recorded sources across several sectors. Within aquatic systems and sediments, it is found in groundwater, surface water, seawater, and freshwater. It has been detected in drinking water and water supply sources, including tap water, bottled water, and desalinated water. In the sector of wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, it is present in industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. The compound is associated with electrical and electronic equipment, specifically appearing in magnets, coils, power cables, and superconductive or hyperconductive conductors cables or transmission lines. It is also found in appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, including water heaters and water coolers. Additionally, it is recorded in marine, shipping, and aquaculture sources such as bilge water and ballast water, among three other sectors. Recorded routes of exposure for this compound include touch, oral, and inhalation.