Benzilic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Applications
Benzilic acid is used in organic synthesis, as a base point for preparation of glycollate pharmaceuticals and some hallucinogenic (deliriant) drugs - BZ, and Benactyzine being two examples. It is also used to determine zirconium and to get benzophenone.

Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water (1.4g/L at 25°C).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 76-93-7
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 228.247
• MDL Number: MFCD00004447
• InChI Key: UKXSKSHDVLQNKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzilic acid, diphenylglycolic acid, benzylic acid, hydroxy diphenyl acetic acid, diphenylhydroxyacetic acid, glycolic acid, diphenyl, hydroxydiphenylacetic acid, acide diphenylhydroxyacetique, benzilsaeure, alpha-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid
• PubChem CID: 6463
• ChEBI: CHEBI:39414
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)(C(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: 148°C to 152°C
• Density: 1.28
• Boiling Point: 180°C (13 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 215°C (419°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 2500 g
• Beilstein: 521402
• Merck Index: 14,1080
• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble in water (1.4g/L at 25°C).
• Formula Weight: 228.25
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzilic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-993-2
RTECSNumber	DD2064000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

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