Diphenylmethanol

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Diphenylmethanol
Diphenylmethanol
General
Systematic name Diphenylmethanol
Other names Benzhydrol
Molecular formula C13H12O
SMILES HOCH(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1
Molar mass 184.23 g/mol
Appearance White crystals
CAS number [91-01-0]
Properties
Density and phase  ? g/cm3, liquid
 ? g/cm3, solid
Solubility in water  ?
In ethanol,acetone
In toluene, hexane
In carbon disulfide
 ?
 ?
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Melting point 65-67 °C (338-340 K)(149-152.6 °F)
Boiling point 297-298 °C (570-571 K)(566.6-568.4 °F)
Acidity (pKa)  ?
Viscosity  ? mPa·s at 25 °C
Dipole moment  ? D (gas)
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
EU classification  ?
NFPA 704  ?
Flash point  ? °C
R-phrases R36, R37, R38
S-phrases S26, S27, S28, S29, S30, S33, S35, S36
U.S. Permissible
exposure limit (PEL)
 ppm
Supplementary data page
Structure
& properties
n, εr, etc.
Thermodynamic
data
Phase behaviour
Solid, liquid, gas
Spectral data UV, IR, NMR, MS
Related compounds
Related compounds Benzophenone
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Diphenylmethanol, (C6H5)2CHOH, is a secondary alcohol with a relative molecular mass of 184.2368 g mol-1. It has a melting point of between 65 and 67°C and a boiling point of between 297 and 298°C. It has uses in perfume and pharmaceutical manufacture.

Diphenylmethanol is an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory system.


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