2,2-Dihydroxy-1-phenylethan-1-one

2,2-Dihydroxy-1-phenylethan-1-one (Compound 2d) is an arylglyoxal monohydrate. 2,2-Dihydroxy-1-phenylethan-1-one is an intermediate of pharmaceutical synthesis with antioxidant property. 2,2-Dihydroxy-1-phenylethan-1-one can be used as a starting material for the synthesis of aromatic or aliphatic amines.