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256250

Sigma-Aldrich

(S)-(+)-Benzoin

99%

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH(OH)COC6H5
CAS Number:
5928-67-6
Molecular Weight:
212.24
MDL number:
MFCD00064252
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
PubChem Substance ID:
24855512
NACRES:
NA.22
form:
solid
Assay:
99%

Assay

99%

form

solid

optical activity

[α]19/D +115°, c = 1.5 in acetone

optical purity

ee: 99% (HPLC)

mp

135-137 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl
ketone
phenyl

SMILES string

O[C@@H](c1ccccc1)C(=O)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C14H12O2/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,13,15H/t13-/m0/s1

InChI key

ISAOCJYIOMOJEB-ZDUSSCGKSA-N

Application

Chiral starting material.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

256250-25MG:
256250-VAR:
256250-100MG:
256250-BULK:

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Lot/Batch Number
03214CH
04109LA
19523EI
10805LQ
08329JF

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