meso-Hydrobenzoin, 95%
meso-Hydrobenzoin, 95%
meso-Hydrobenzoin, 95%
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meso-Hydrobenzoin, 95%

CAS: 579-43-1 | C14H14O2 | 214.26 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS579-43-1
IUPAC Name1,2-diphenylethane-1,2-diol
Molecular FormulaC14H14O2
InChI KeyIHPDTPWNFBQHEB-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESOC(C(O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormCrystalline and/or lumpy powder
Assay (GC)≥94.0% (sum of isomers)
Melting Point (clear melt)134-140?C
Appearance (Color)White
meso- Hydrobenzoin has been used in the preparation of trans-methyl meso- hydrobenzoin phosphite.

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Applications
meso- Hydrobenzoin has been used in the preparation of trans-methyl meso- hydrobenzoin phosphite.

Solubility
Soluble in hot alcohol or chloroform.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible material is strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. M. Gary Newton; Bradley S. Campbell. Preparation and crystal structures of trans-methyl meso-hydrobenzoin phosphite and phosphate. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1974, 96 (25), 7790-7797.
  2. Giovanni Nicolosi; Angela Patti; Mario Piattelli; Claudia Sanfilippo. Desymmetrization of meso-hydrobenzoin via stereoselective enzymatic esterification. Tetrahedron: Asymmetry. 1994, 5 (2), 283-288.