2-methane

2-(hydroxydiphenyl)methane

[¦tü hī¦dräk·sē·dī′fen·əl ′meth‚ān] (organic chemistry) C6H5CH2C6H4OH A crystalline substance with a melting point of 20.2-20.9°C, or a liquid; used as a germicide, preservative, and antiseptic.