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Benzilic acid Structure

Benzilic acid

Chemical Properties

Melting point 149-151 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 180 °C
Density  1.28
refractive index  1.5805 (estimate)
Flash point 180°C/22mm
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  1.41g/l (experimental)
pka pKa (25°): 3.036
form  Powder
color  White to cream-white
Water Solubility  1.41 g/L (25 ºC)
Merck  14,1080
BRN  521402
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
LogP 2.300
CAS DataBase Reference 76-93-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzeneacetic acid, «alpha»-hydroxy-«alpha»-phenyl-(76-93-7)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzilic acid (76-93-7)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  22-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements  36-36/37/39-26
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  DD2064000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29181980
Hazardous Substances Data 76-93-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orl-mus: 2 g/kg AIPTAK 116,154,58

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