alpha-Hydroxy-alpha-methyl-1,1'-biphenyl-4-acetic acid
[CAS# 6244-54-8]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Aryl compounds >> Biphenyl compounds
• Name: alpha-Hydroxy-alpha-methyl-1,1'-biphenyl-4-acetic acid
• Synonyms: 2-(Biphenyl-4-yl)-2-hydroxypropionic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 242.27
• CAS Registry Number: 6244-54-8

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.51 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.229±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 205 °C (benzene )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** El-Hashash, M. A.