1-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl-2,2-dihydroxyethanone
[CAS# 1145-04-6]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Aryl compounds >> Biphenyl compounds
• Name: 1-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl-2,2-dihydroxyethanone
• Synonyms: 1-(Biphenyl-4-yl)-2,2-dihydroxyethanone; 4-Diphenylglyoxal monohydrate; Biphenylglyoxal hydrate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 228.24
• CAS Registry Number: 1145-04-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.3 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.256±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 113-125 °C (acetone water )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** Floyd, M. Brawner