Description
An impurity of Phenytoin which is an anticonvulsant that is used in a wide variety of seizures.
Synonyms
diphenylmethanone
IUPAC Name
diphenylmethanone
Molecular Formula
C13H10O
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H10O/c14-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
InChIKey
RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
305 °C / 760 mmHg
Solubility
Sealed in dry, Room Temperature
Appearance
White to off-white solid
Application
It is used in the manufacturing of antihistamines, hypnotics, insecticides.This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs)
Storage
Sealed in dry, Room Temperature
Risk Statements
R36/37/38; R50/53
Safety Statements
S26-S29-S37/39-S61
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents. Combustible.
Vapor Pressure
1 mm Hg ( 108 °C)