Benzhydrol

• CAT Number: R052019
• CAS Number: 91-01-0
• Molecular Formula: C13H12O
• Molecular Weight: 184.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: α-Phenylbenzenemethanol; Benzhydryl Alcohol; Benzohydrol; Diphenylcarbinol; Diphenylmethanol; Diphenylmethyl Alcohol; Hydroxydiphenylmethane; NSC 32150; α-Phenylbenzenemethanol; α-Phenylbenzyl Alcohol
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: diphenylmethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H12O/c14-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,13-14H
• InChIKey: QILSFLSDHQAZET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)O

Benzhydrol(CAT: R052019), also known as diphenylmethanol, is an aromatic secondary alcohol widely used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development. Its structure features a central hydroxyl group bonded to two phenyl rings, providing both reactivity and stability. Benzhydrol is commonly employed in Grignard reactions, asymmetric synthesis, and as a precursor to antihistamines and other bioactive compounds. It also serves as a valuable reagent in stereoselective transformations and polymer chemistry.