Diphenylsilanediol

Dihydroxydiphenylsilan

Colorless monoclinic crystals

1.25 g · cm -3

137-141 ° C ( decomposition)

• Poorly in water, xylene, toluene, heptane, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride
• Soluble in acetone, diethyl ether, ethanol, and DMF

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Diphenylsilanediol Ph2Si (OH ) 2, is a chemical compound and belongs to the silanols. The molecule has a tetrahedral geometry. In the solid state, it forms hydrogen bonds.

Production

Diphenylsilanediol can be represented by the hydrolysis of diphenyldichlorosilane.

By the action of phenyllithium, formed in addition to silica and tetraphenylsilane Triphenylsilandiol also Diphenylsilanol.

Use

Diphenylsilanediol can be used as an anticonvulsant. It acts similar to phenytoin.