meso-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
Synonym(s):meso-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol;meso-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol;meso-Hydrobenzoin, meso-1,2-Diphenylethylene glycol
- CAS NO.:579-43-1
- Empirical Formula: C14H14O2
- Molecular Weight: 214.26
- MDL number: MFCD00064253
- EINECS: 207-758-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 01:14:02
What is meso-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol?
Chemical properties
White crystalline powder
The Uses of meso-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
meso- Hydrobenzoin has been used in the preparation of trans-methyl meso- hydrobenzoin phosphite.
What are the applications of Application
meso-Hydrobenzoin is used to prepare trans-methyl meso-hydrobenzoin phosphite
Definition
ChEBI: Meso-hydrobenzoin is a hydrobenzoin.
General Description
Desymmetrization of meso-hydrobenzoin using chiral phosphine catalyst has been reported. Conversion of meso-hydrobenzoin to trans-stillbene oxide by treatment with an aryl sulfonyl chloride and aqueous sodium hydroxide has been reported.
Purification Methods
meso-Hydrobenzoin [579-43-1] M 214.3, m 139o, 139-140o. Crystallise it from EtOH or water. [Beilstein 6 H 1003, 6 I 490, 6 II 967. 6 III 5429, 6 IV 6682.]
Properties of meso-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
| Melting point: | 137-139 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 373.0±37.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.193±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Soluble in hot alcohol or chloroform. |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| pka | 13.38±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | White |
| Merck | 14,4777 |
| BRN | 2050814 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 579-43-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Meso-hydrobenzoin(579-43-1) |
Safety information for meso-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for meso-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol
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