2,5-Bis[2-(4-methylphenyl)ethynyl]benzyl methacrylate

In the title bis-tolane derivative, C29H24O2, the central benzene ring forms dihedral angles of 29.12 (9) and 26.46 (9)° with the other two benzene rings. The dihedral angle between two terminal benzene rings is 55.58 (8)°.