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2-Phenylethane-1,1-diol

Also known as 2-Phenyl-1,1-ethanediol, 2-phenylethanediol

CAS 45808-34-2Formula C8H10O2Molar mass 138.17 g/mol
2-Phenylethane-1,1-diol chemical structure, C8H10O2, CAS 45808-34-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
45808-34-2
Formula
C8H10O2
Molar mass
138.17 g/mol
HS code
290629
Category
Alcohols and polyols

What is 2-Phenylethane-1,1-diol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2-Phenylethane-1,1-diol is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H10O2 and a molar mass of 138.17 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 45808-34-2.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-phenylethane-1,1-diol
CAS number
45808-34-2 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C8H10O2
InChIKey
MHQSYLJLQJENAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c9-8(10)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8-10H,6H2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(O)O

Synonyms

  • 2-Phenyl-1,1-ethanediol
  • 2-phenylethanediol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
138.17 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
138.0681 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.54calc.
Topological polar surface area
40.46 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.25calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 2-Phenylethane-1,1-diol is traded under.

HS 2906.29Indicative HS code

Aromatic, other

World exports in 2024
$326M
+13.4% vs 2023, imports $229M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China46.3%
  2. Saudi Arabia27.5%
  3. India * partner reported7.7%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported26.5%
  2. China7.3%
  3. United States6.9%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for 2-Phenylethane-1,1-diol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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