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2,2-Diphenylethanol

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2,2-Diphenylethanol is an organic compound that belongs to the class of primary alcohols. It is a colorless liquid with a viscosity of 1.06 cP at 25°C and a boiling point of 124°C. 2,2-Diphenylethanol reacts with amines to form diphenylalkylamines, which are used in pharmaceuticals as tranquilizers and antihistamines. 2,2-Diphenylethanol also accepts chloride ions from hydrogen chloride to form diphenylchloroethane. This reaction can be catalyzed by acid or base. 2,2-Diphenylethanol has been observed reacting with carbon sources such as ethylene glycol and ethanol in ring-opening reactions to form polymers containing repeating units of phenylethylene. These reactions are facilitated by nucleophilic attack on the carbonyl group of the reactant molecule by the hydroxyl group on the