(R,R)-(+)-Hydrobenzoin
Also known as: (1R,2R)-(+)-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol, (1R,2R)-(+)-Hydrobenzoin, (1R,2R)-1,2-diphenylethane-1,2-diol, (R,R)-1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol, (R,R)-1,2-Diphenylethylene glycol, (R,R)-(+)-1,2-Diphenylethanediol, MFCD00064254
(R,R)-(+)-Hydrobenzoin (CAS 52340-78-0) is a compound in the Aromatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C14H14O2 and a molecular weight of 214.26000 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 146-149ºC(lit.), a boiling point of 373ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.193g/cm3 and a flash point of 179.8ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 52340-78-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-17412-5
- Molecular Formula
- C14H14O2
- Molecular Weight
- 214.26000 g/mol
- Category
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 146-149ºC(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 373ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.193g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 179.8ºC |
| Exact Mass | 214.09900 |
| PSA | 40.46000 |
| LogP | 2.45360 |
| Refractive Index | 95 ° (C=1, CHCl3) |
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Kwan SooKim, et al. Synthesis of enantiopure cyclopentitols and aminocyclopentitols mediated by oxyselenenylation of cyclopentene with (R,R)-hydrobenzoin. Tetrahedron Letters. 1988. [2]. (+)-(1R,2R)-1,2-Diphenylethane-1,2-diol. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (R,R)-(+)-Hydrobenzoin?
The CAS number of (R,R)-(+)-Hydrobenzoin is 52340-78-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R,R)-(+)-Hydrobenzoin?
(R,R)-(+)-Hydrobenzoin has molecular formula C14H14O2 and molecular weight 214.26000 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of (R,R)-(+)-Hydrobenzoin?
For (R,R)-(+)-Hydrobenzoin, Upstream Products: Benzil; Downstream Products: 2-Phenylacetophenone, diphenylethylene, Benzaldehyde.
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