2,2'-Dimethylbibenzyl

2,2'-Dimethylbibenzyl is a chemical compound that has been used as a precursor for the synthesis of other chemicals. It can be synthesized by reacting dodecyl chloride with an aryl halide, then reacting the product with anhydrous hydroxyl group in the presence of a radical coupling agent. The reaction products are chlorosulfonic acid and 2,2'-dimethylbibenzyl. This chemical compound is a strong electron acceptor and can help to produce radical coupling reactions. It also reacts with protonated water to form sulfoxide and trifluoroacetic acid.