Molekula
Diphenylglycolic acid
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Diphenylglycolic acid is a white crystalline solid used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It serves as an intermediate in the production of various compounds, including chiral auxiliaries and active pharmaceutical ingredients. A documented application is its role as a key starting material in manufacturing the pharmaceutical compound clidinium bromide. Available in research and bulk quantities, it has a CAS number of 76-93-7, a molecular formula of (C6H5)2C(OH)COOH, and a molecular weight of 228.2433 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient temperature and handled with care due to its warning signal word. Molekula supplies Diphenylglycolic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — $59.00 per pack
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to tan powder |
| Odour | Characteristic odor |
| Melting Point | 150 °C |
| Boiling Point | 180 °C |
| Water Solubility | 1.41 g/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Very soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether; soluble concentrated sulfuric acid; slightly soluble in acetone |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.00000002 mmHg |
| pKa | pKa = 3.05 |
Source: PubChem CID 6463 (HSDB, Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 11416102 |
| CAS Number | 76-93-7 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid |
| EC Number | 200-993-2 |
| Molecular Formula | (C6H5)2C(OH)COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 228.2433 |
| Exact Mass | 228.0786 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)(C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | UKXSKSHDVLQNKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H12O3/c15-13(16)14(17,11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,17H,(H,15,16) |
| PubChem CID | 6463 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2918.17.0001 |
| Tariff Code | 2918170000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2-Hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid
- 2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid
- Acide diphenylhydroxyacetique
- alpha-Hydroxy-alpha-phenylbenzeneacetic acid
- BENZILIC ACID
- Benzilsaeure
- Benzylic acid
- Diphenylhydroxyacetic acid
- Glycolic acid, diphenyl-
- Hydroxydiphenylacetic acid
Frequently asked questions
What is Diphenylglycolic acid used for?
It is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Diphenylglycolic acid?
The formula is (C6H5)2C(OH)COOH with a molecular weight of 228.2433 g/mol.
How should Diphenylglycolic acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Diphenylglycolic acid is available?
We currently supply it in technical grade; custom grades may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply Diphenylglycolic acid in bulk?
Yes, we can supply Diphenylglycolic acid in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of Diphenylglycolic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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