diphenylmethanol

English

Etymology

From diphenyl +‎ methanol.

Noun

diphenylmethanol (countable and uncountable, plural diphenylmethanols)

  1. (organic chemistry) A secondary alcohol used in perfume and pharmaceutical manufacture, an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory system.
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