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Benzilic acid

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Benzilic acid Basic information

Product Name:
Benzilic acid
Synonyms:
  • BENZILIC ACID extrapure
  • Benzilic acidDiphenylglycolic acid
  • TrospiuM Chloride Related CoMpound A
  • Trospium Chloride Related Compound A (20 mg) (Benzilic Acid) (Internationally Restricted Sales Item)
  • BENZILIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS 1 KG
  • BENZILIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS 250 G
  • Benzeneacetic acid,a-hydroxy-a-phenyl-
  • Trospium Chloride Related Compound A (20 mg) (Benzilic Acid) (International Restricted Sales Item)
CAS:
76-93-7
MF:
C14H12O3
MW:
228.25
EINECS:
200-993-2
Product Categories:
  • Pharmaceutical Intermediates
  • Organics
  • Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides & Salts
Mol File:
76-93-7.mol
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Benzilic acid Chemical Properties

Melting point:
149-151 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:
180 °C
Density 
1.28
refractive index 
1.5805 (estimate)
Flash point:
180°C/22mm
storage temp. 
Store below +30°C.
solubility 
1.41g/l (experimental)
form 
Powder
pka
pKa (25°): 3.036
color 
White to cream-white
Water Solubility 
1.41 g/L (25 ºC)
Merck 
14,1080
BRN 
521402
Stability:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
LogP
2.300
CAS DataBase Reference
76-93-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Benzeneacetic acid, «alpha»-hydroxy-«alpha»-phenyl-(76-93-7)
EPA Substance Registry System
Benzilic acid (76-93-7)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
Xn
Risk Statements 
22-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements 
36-36/37/39-26
WGK Germany 
3
RTECS 
DD2064000
TSCA 
Yes
HS Code 
29181980
Hazardous Substances Data
76-93-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 orl-mus: 2 g/kg AIPTAK 116,154,58

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Benzilic acid Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

white powder

Uses

Benzilic Acid is an impurity of Trospium (T892800), a tropine derivative with anticholinergic activity and a antiispasmodic agent.

Definition

ChEBI: Benzilic acid is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 29, p. 1631, 1964 DOI: 10.1021/jo01029a509

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by subcutaneousroute. Slightly toxic by ingestion. When heated todecomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.

Purification Methods

Crystallise benzilic acid from *benzene (ca 6mL/g), or hot H2O. [Beilstein 10 IV 1256.]

Benzilic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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