Diphenylsilanediol
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Other names
dihydroxydiphenylsilane
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.012.207 |
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C12H12O2Si | |
Molar mass | 216.308 g/mol |
Density | 1.255 g/cm3[1] |
Melting point | 144 to 148 °C (291 to 298 °F; 417 to 421 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Diphenylsilanediol, Ph2Si(OH)2, is a silanol. The tetrahedral molecule forms hydrogen-bonded columns in the solid state.[2] It can be prepared by hydrolysis of diphenyldichlorosilane Ph2SiCl2. Diphenylsilanediol can act as an anticonvulsant, in a similar way to phenytoin.[2] Although the compound is stable in normal conditions, the presence of basic impurities can accelerate the condensation of the silanol groups.
References
- ^ T. J. Kistenmacher; M. Rossi; L. K. Frevel (October 1978). "Crystal data for diphenylsilanediol, (C6H3)2Si(OH)2". J. Appl. Cryst. 11 (5): 670–671. doi:10.1107/S002188987801420X.
- ^ a b J. K. Fawcett; N. Camerman; A. Camerman (1977). "Stereochemical basis of anticonvulsant drug action. VI. Crystal and molecular structure of diphenylsilanediol". Can. J. Chem. 55 (20): 3631–3635. doi:10.1139/v77-510.