Benzilic acid
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Chinese name |
二苯乙醇酸 |
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English name |
Benzilic acid |
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Molecular formula |
C14H12O3 |
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Synonyms |
Diphenylglycolic acid, a-hydroxy-a-phenylbenzeneacetic acid, 2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid |
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Uses |
Intermediate for benaetyzine |
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Properties |
Needle like crystals; bitter; turn crimson at high temperature. Melting point: 151 ~ 152 °C Soluble in hot water, ethanol and ether and slightly soluble in cold water. |