2-Hydroxydiphenylmethane
Synonym(s):α-Phenyl-o-cresol;2-Hydroxydiphenylmethane
- CAS NO.：28994-41-4
- Empirical Formula: C13H12O
- Molecular Weight: 184.23
- MDL number: MFCD00002242
- EINECS: 249-361-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
What is 2-Hydroxydiphenylmethane?
Chemical properties
colorless to red-pink crystals
The Uses of 2-Hydroxydiphenylmethane
2-Benzylphenol was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of 2-benzylacetate. It was also used in the the synthesis of 6- and 8-benzyl derivatives of 2-(dialkylamino)chromones.
What are the applications of Application
2-Benzylphenol is a starting reagent for synthesis
Synthesis Reference(s)
Synthesis, p. 803, 1977 DOI: 10.1055/s-1977-24589
Purification Methods
Distil 2-benzylphenol in a vacuum and recrystallise it from EtOH. It has a stable form with m ~52o and an unstable form with m 21o. [Beilstein 6 H 675, 6 IV 4628.]
Properties of 2-Hydroxydiphenylmethane
| Melting point: | 49-51 °C (lit.)
49-51 °C |
| Boiling point: | 312 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.0120 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | nD20 1.59945 |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | practically insoluble |
| pka | 10.39±0.30(Predicted) |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Brown |
| Water Solubility | practically insoluble |
| Merck | 14,1142 |
| BRN | 2045725 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 28994-41-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Phenol, 2-(phenylmethyl)-(28994-41-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Phenol, 2-(phenylmethyl)- (28994-41-4) |
Safety information for 2-Hydroxydiphenylmethane
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Hydroxydiphenylmethane
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