Benzilic Acid Extra Pure (CAS 76-93-7)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

BENZILIC ACID EXTRA PURE

Cat. NoKC.210060 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC14H12O3 CAS76-93-7 Molecular Weight228.24 g/mol

Pack sizes 100GM250GM1KG

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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Used to make 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate (chemical warfare agent) and clidinium bromide (anticholinergic drug); [HSDB]
Precursor in the synthesis of the chemical warfare agent 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate (BZ)
Used in the synthesis of the anticholinergic drug clidinium bromide

Physical Description	Solid; [Merck Index] White to tan solid; [HSDB] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Color/Form	White to tan powder
Odor	Characteristic odor
Melting Point	150 °C
Boiling Point	180 °C
Solubility	Very soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether; soluble concentrated sulfuric acid; slightly soluble in acetone
Vapor Pressure	0.00000002 [mmHg]

IUPAC Name	2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid
Molecular Formula	C14H12O3
Molecular Weight	228.24 g/mol
CAS	76-93-7
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)(C(=O)O)O
InChIKey	UKXSKSHDVLQNKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.210060
Pack sizes	100GM · 250GM · 1KG

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