Diphenylmethanol
CAS#: 91-01-0
Diphenylmethanol, with the molecular formula C13H12O, is an organic compound commonly known as benzhydrol. It’s characterized by having two phenyl groups attached to a central carbon which also bears a hydroxyl (OH) group. Diphenylmethanol is a white, crystalline solid at room temperature and is often used in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving reductions. It can be produced through the reduction of benzophenone, and it can serve as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of various other chemical compounds.
