Diphenylmethanol[1] | |
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Diphenylmethanol |
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Other names
Benzhydrol |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | 91-01-0 |
PubChem | 7037 |
ChemSpider | 6770 |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula | C13H12O |
Molar mass | 184.23 g mol−1 |
Appearance | White crystals |
Melting point |
69 °C |
Boiling point |
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 |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Infobox references |
Diphenylmethanol, (C6H5)2CHOH, is a secondary alcohol with a relative molecular mass of 184.23 g/mol. It has a melting point of 69 °C and a boiling point of 298 °C. It has uses in perfume and pharmaceutical manufacture.
Diphenylmethanol is an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory system.
Diphenylmethanol may be prepared by a Grignard reaction between phenylmagnesium bromide and benzaldehyde, or by reducing benzophenone, with sodium borohydride or with zinc dust.[2]