4945-79-3

Usage

Molecular weight

192.21 g/mol

Appearance

Yellow liquid

Odor

Fruity

Functional groups

a. Two carbonyl groups (C=O)
b. Two phenyl groups (C6H5)
c. Two hydroxyl groups (OH)

Boiling point

146°C (294°F)

Melting point

-18°C (-0.4°F)

Density

1.168 g/cm3

Solubility

Soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone

Reactivity

Can undergo condensation, substitution, and addition reactions

Reactivity

May react with strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases

Stability

Stable under normal conditions, but can decompose upon heating or exposure to strong oxidizing agents

Uses

a. Production of pharmaceuticals
b. Synthesis of pesticides
c. Flavoring agents in the food industry
d. Metal chelating agent in various applications
e. Precursor in the synthesis of other organic compounds

Toxicity

Can cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory system

Flammability

Combustible liquid

Handling

Use proper safety equipment and follow safety guidelines to minimize risks

Environmental impact

Can be harmful to aquatic life and should be disposed of according to local regulations

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, and open flames

Regulatory information

May be subject to specific regulations depending on the country or region, such as the European Union's REACH regulation or the United States' TSCA regulation.

Upstream product

• 47172-89-4 diphenyl glutarate 
• 66-76-2 dicoumarol 
• 486-65-7 bis-(2,4-dioxo-chroman-3-yl)-methane 

Downstream Products

• 65814-87-1 Acetic acid 5-acetoxy-1,5-bis-(2-acetoxy-phenyl)-pentyl ester 
• 190248-05-6 1,5-bis-(2-methoxy-phenyl)-pentane-1,5-dione 
• 63359-17-1 1.2-Di-(2'-methoxyphenyl)-Δ¹-cyclopenten 
• 190248-06-7 C₁₉H₂₂O₂ 
• 190248-08-9 (R)-Methoxy-phenyl-acetic acid 2-{(1R,2R)-2-[2-((R)-2-methoxy-2-phenyl-acetoxy)-phenyl]-cyclopentyl}-phenyl ester 
• 65768-98-1 trans,trans-1,5-Bis-(2-acetoxyphenyl)-1,4-pentadien 
• 65768-99-2 trans,trans-1,5-Bis-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,4-pentadien 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Unique tripodal chiral tertiary amine, 2,6-trans-1,2,6-trisubstituted piperidine with pyridine and bis(phenol) donor groups: Its stereoselective coordination to titanium(IV) ion

A new optically active functionalized tertiary amine, (2R,6R)-2,6-bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(2-pyridylmethyl)piperidine {(R,R)-1}, was synthesized and its complexation behavior as a tripodal ligand was elucidated with titanium(IV) ion. Protonolysis of Ti(OPr

Synthesis and resolution of a new chiral C2-symmetric bisphenol: Trans-1,2-bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopentane

The title compound was prepared in six steps from dicumarol. Subsequent resolution with O-methylmandelic acid gave either enantiomer in ≤98% ee.