4,4'-Bisbenzyl alcohol

CAS: 1667-12-5

Ref. 3D-FB55013

Product Information

• Name: 4,4'-Bisbenzyl alcohol
• Synonyms: 4,4'-Biphenyldimethanol, 4,4'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)biphenyl, Biphenyl-4,4'-Diyldimethanol
• CAS: 1667-12-5

Description

4,4'-Bisbenzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a faint aromatic odor. It is soluble in water and has a high boiling point. 4,4'-Bisbenzyl alcohol reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium 4,4'-bisbenzylate. It can be used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals. 4,4'-Bisbenzyl alcohol also reacts with chlorine to produce biphenyl. The reaction rate of this compound is dependent on the hydroxyl group present at one end of the molecule. The hydroxide solution should be adjusted using hydrochloric acid or sodium chloride solution as necessary before use.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 214.26 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H14O2/c15-9-11-1-5-13(6-2-11)14-7-3-12(10-16)4-8-14/h1-8,15-16H,9-10H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=SFHGONLFTNHXDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCc1ccc(-c2ccc(CO)cc2)cc1