4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrol

4,4′-Bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrol is an organic compound with the formula (Me₂NC₆H₄)₂CH(OH), where Me is methyl. It is a white solid that is soluble is a variety of organic solvents. The compound is notable as the reduced derivative of Michler's ketone. It is a precursor to triarylmethane dyes.

4,4′-Bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrol

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methanol
Other names Michler's hydrol; 4,4′-Bisdimethylaminodiphenylcarbinol
Identifiers
CAS Number	119-58-4
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	83720
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.941
EC Number	204-335-5
PubChem CID	92742
UNII	LC557799DG Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID0051603
InChI InChI=1S/C17H22N2O/c1-18(2)15-9-5-13(6-10-15)17(20)14-7-11-16(12-8-14)19(3)4/h5-12,17,20H,1-4H3 Key: YLZSIUVOIFJGQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)N(C)C)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C17H22N2O
Molar mass	270.376 g·mol−1
Appearance	White solid
Melting point	98–100 °C (208–212 °F; 371–373 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H315, H319, H335
Precautionary statements	P261, P264, P271, P280, P302 P352, P304 P340, P305 P351 P338, P312, P321, P332 P313, P337 P313, P362, P403 P233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references