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Benzhydrol, 99%
Description
Benzhydrol is widely used as intermediates in pharmaceuticals (including antihistamines), agrochemicals, perfumes and other organic compounds. It is used as a fixative in the perfume industry. It is involved in polymerization reaction as a terminating group. It is used as precursor to prepare modafinil, benztropine and diphehydramine.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Benzhydrol is widely used as intermediates in pharmaceuticals (including antihistamines), agrochemicals, perfumes and other organic compounds. It is used as a fixative in the perfume industry. It is involved in polymerization reaction as a terminating group. It is used as precursor to prepare modafinil, benztropine and diphehydramine.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 64°C to 68°C |
| Boiling Point | 297°C to 298°C |
| Flash Point | 160°C (320°F) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Beilstein | 1424379 |
| Merck Index | 14,1090 |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 184.24 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
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Safety and Handling
- Benzhydrol
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Benzhydrol
RUO – Research Use Only
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