Triphenylmethanol RC00149

Manufacturer: Hangzhou Royalchem Co.,LTD.

Website:  www.cnroyalchem.com

Product Name:  Triphenylmethanol

CAS Number:  76-84-6
Molecular Formula:  C19H16O
Molecular Weight:  260.33 g/mol
Appearance:  White or slightly pale reddish yellow powder 
Synonyms:

Triphenylcarbinol

Trityl alcohol

α,α-diphenylbenzenemethanol

Trianol

Pragrelide Impurity 20 

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State:  Solid (powder) 

Melting Point:  Not explicitly stated in most sources, but typically around 160–163°C 

Solubility:  Insoluble in water 

IR Spectra:  Characteristic peaks at 3471.83 cm⁻¹ (O-H) and 3059.52 cm⁻¹ (sp² C-H) 

Applications

Research Use:  Primarily used in laboratory research 

Industrial Applications:  Used in pharmaceuticals, intermediates, APIs, and custom synthesis 

Chemical Synthesis:  Used in the synthesis of other compounds, such as in Grignard reactions 

Safety Information

Hazards:

Skin and eye irritation (Category 2) 

Respiratory irritation (Category 3) 

Toxic fumes may form during fire or decomposition 

Handling Precautions:

Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing 

Use adequate ventilation and personal protective equipment (PPE) 

Emergency Measures:

Rinse skin with water, seek medical attention if exposed 

Use self-contained breathing apparatus in fire situations 

Regulatory and Compliance

TSCA Inventory:  Listed under the US TSCA 

MSDS Compliance:  Available from suppliers like Acros Organics and others 

Synthesis and Characterization

Synthesis:  Can be synthesized via Grignard reactions or other methods 

Characterization:  IR and melting point analysis confirm identity