α-Benzylbenzyl alcohol
1,2-diphenylethanol
CAS: 614-29-9
Molecular Formula: C14H14O
α-Benzylbenzyl alcohol - Names and Identifiers
| Name | 1,2-diphenylethanol |
| Synonyms | 1,2-diphenylethanol 1,2-diphenylethan-1-ol α-Benzylbenzyl alcohol α-Benzylbenzenemethanol Benzeneethanol, α-phenyl- |
| CAS | 614-29-9 |
| EINECS | 210-374-9 |
α-Benzylbenzyl alcohol - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C14H14O |
| Molar Mass | 198.26 |
| Density | 1.0074 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 67°C |
| Boling Point | 295.58°C (rough estimate) |
| Water Solubility | 0.6g/L(100 ºC) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5381 (estimate) |
α-Benzylbenzyl alcohol - Introduction
1,2-diphenylethanol, also known as Housecroft alkoxy derivatives, is an organic compound. The following is a description of its nature, use, preparation and safety information:
Nature:
1,2-diphenylethanol is a white or light yellow solid with a paraffin-like appearance. Its molecular formula is C20H20O and its relative molecular mass is 276.38g/mol.
Use:
1,2-diphenylethanol is a kind of solvent and reagent for battery, Electrochemistry and materials science research. It can also be used in the synthesis of organic dyes, fluorescent substances and liquid crystal materials.
Preparation Method:
1,2-diphenylethanol preparation methods are mainly the following:
1. Prepared by the oxidation reaction of pyridine: pyridine is reacted with hydrogen peroxide, then condensed with benzaldehyde or phenylacetaldehyde, and then reduced to obtain the target product.
2. Preparation by the addition reaction of brominated phenyl benzoate: The brominated phenyl benzoate is heated to react with benzaldehyde or phenylacetaldehyde, and then reduced to remove the ester group to obtain 1,2-diphenylethanol.
Safety Information:
There is no clear information on the specific hazard attributes of 1,2-diphenylethanol. In use and operation, should follow the correct laboratory safety procedures, the use of personal protective equipment (such as gloves, goggles, etc.) and ventilation equipment. At the same time, contact with eyes, skin and inhalation should be avoided. If touched or swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
Nature:
1,2-diphenylethanol is a white or light yellow solid with a paraffin-like appearance. Its molecular formula is C20H20O and its relative molecular mass is 276.38g/mol.
Use:
1,2-diphenylethanol is a kind of solvent and reagent for battery, Electrochemistry and materials science research. It can also be used in the synthesis of organic dyes, fluorescent substances and liquid crystal materials.
Preparation Method:
1,2-diphenylethanol preparation methods are mainly the following:
1. Prepared by the oxidation reaction of pyridine: pyridine is reacted with hydrogen peroxide, then condensed with benzaldehyde or phenylacetaldehyde, and then reduced to obtain the target product.
2. Preparation by the addition reaction of brominated phenyl benzoate: The brominated phenyl benzoate is heated to react with benzaldehyde or phenylacetaldehyde, and then reduced to remove the ester group to obtain 1,2-diphenylethanol.
Safety Information:
There is no clear information on the specific hazard attributes of 1,2-diphenylethanol. In use and operation, should follow the correct laboratory safety procedures, the use of personal protective equipment (such as gloves, goggles, etc.) and ventilation equipment. At the same time, contact with eyes, skin and inhalation should be avoided. If touched or swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
Last Update：2024-04-10 22:29:15
