Diphenylmethanol

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Diphenylmethanol[1]
Diphenylmethanol
IUPAC name Diphenylmethanol
Other names Benzhydrol
Diphenylcarbinol
Hydroxydiphenylmethane
Identifiers
CAS number [91-01-0]
Properties
Molecular formula C13H12O
Molar mass 184.23 g/mol
Appearance White crystals
Melting point

65-67 °C

Boiling point

297-298 °C

Solubility in water 0.5 g/L (20°C)
Hazards
R-phrases R36, R37, R38
S-phrases S26, S27, S28, S29, S30, S33, S35, S36
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.

Manufacture Probably the best way to produce Diphenylmethanol would be a Grignard reaction, with Phenylmagnesiumbromide and benzaldehyde.



[edit] References

  1. ^ MSDS