| Name | 2-Benzyl phenol |
| Synonyms | 2-Benzylphenol 2-BENZYLPHENOL O-BENZYLPHENOL 2-Benzyl phenol A-PHENYL-O-CRESOL ALPHA-PHENYL-O-CRESOL alpha-Phenyl-o-cresol 4-methylbiphenyl-3-ol 2-(Phenylmethyl)phenol 2-(phenylmethyl)-pheno o-Cresol, alpha-phenyl- Benproperine Impurity 2 2-Hydroxydiphenylmethane 2-HYDYOXYDIPHENYLMETHANE 2-HYDROXYDIPHENYLMETHANE |
| CAS | 28994-41-4 |
| EINECS | 249-361-8 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C13H12O/c1-10-7-8-12(9-13(10)14)11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-9,14H,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H12O |
| Molar Mass | 184.23 |
| Density | 1.0120 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 49-51 °C (lit.)49-51 °C |
| Boling Point | 312 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| Water Solubility | practically insoluble |
| Solubility | practically insoluble |
| Vapor Presure | 0mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Colorless to red pink crystal |
| Color | White to Brown |
| Merck | 14,1142 |
| BRN | 2045725 |
| pKa | 10.39±0.30(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | nD20 1.59945 |
| MDL | MFCD00002242 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Character: White needle crystal. melting point 66~68 ℃ boiling point 225 ℃ relative density 0.9830 slightly soluble soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29071990 |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | 2-benzylphenol is used as the starting reagent for the synthesis of 2-benzyl acetate. It is also used in the synthesis of 6-and 8-benzyl derivatives of 2-(dialkylamino) chromones. The intermediate of benpropine. |
| production method | can be prepared by condensation of benzyl bromide and sodium phenol. |