CAS 76-93-7: Benzilic acid

Description:Benzilic acid, with the CAS number 76-93-7, is an organic compound classified as a carboxylic acid. It is characterized by its white crystalline solid form and has a molecular formula of C14H12O3. Benzilic acid is known for its unique structure, which features a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carboxyl group (-COOH) attached to a benzene ring, contributing to its acidic properties. It is typically soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. The compound is often used in organic synthesis and as a reagent in various chemical reactions, including the benzilic acid rearrangement, which is a significant transformation in organic chemistry. Additionally, benzilic acid exhibits mild antibacterial properties and has applications in pharmaceuticals and the development of certain materials. Its melting point and boiling point can vary, but it generally has a relatively high melting point compared to many other organic compounds, reflecting its stable crystalline structure.

Formula:C₁₄H₁₂O₃

InChI:InChI=1S/C14H12O3/c15-13(16)14(17,11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,17H,(H,15,16)

InChI key:InChIKey=UKXSKSHDVLQNKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES:O=C(O)C(O)(C=1C=CC=CC1)C=2C=CC=CC2

Synonyms:
2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid
2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyethanoic acid
2,2-Diphenylglycolic acid
2-Hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid
Acide benzilique
Acido Bencilico
Benzeneacetic acid, α-hydroxy-α-phenyl-
Benzilate
Benzilates
Benzilsaure
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Diphenylglycolic acid
Diphenylhydroxyacetic acid
Hydroxy(Diphenyl)Acetate
Hydroxy(Diphenyl)Acetic Acid
Hydroxydiphenylacetic acid
Nsc 2830
α,α-Diphenyl-α-hydroxyacetic acid
α,α-Diphenylglycolic acid
α-Hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid
α-Hydroxy-α,α-diphenylacetic acid
α-Hydroxy-α-phenylbenzeneacetic acid
α-Hydroxydiphenylacetic acid
Benzilic acid

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Product data	Purity	Price range	Estimated delivery
Trospium chloride impurity standard REF: 47-1155CAS: 10405-02-4 16444-19-2 76-93-7	- - -	211.00 €	Tue 29 Apr 25
Trospium impurity A CRS REF: 41-Y0000432CAS: 76-93-7	- - -	115.00 €	Tue 29 Apr 25
Trospium EP Impurity A (Trospium Chloride USP Related Compound A) REF: 4Z-T-223CAS: 76-93-7	- - -	To inquire	Wed 30 Apr 25
Benzilic acid REF: 04-C10536350CAS: 76-93-7	- - -	72.00 €	Fri 02 May 25
Trospium EP Impurity A REF: 86-MM0783.09CAS: 76-93-7	- - -	To inquire	Fri 02 May 25
Benzilic acid REF: 3D-FB38835CAS: 76-93-7	Min. 98 Area-%	142.00 €~1,174.00 €	Mon 12 May 25
Trospium Chloride Related Compound A (Benzilic Acid) REF: 45-1699311CAS: 76-93-7	- - -	To inquire	Wed 25 Jun 25
Benzilic Acid extrapure, 99% REF: SR-93528CAS: 76-93-7	min. 99%	- - -	Discontinued product