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triphenylmethyl

chemical radical
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The triphenylmethyl radical, also known as the triphenylmethyl, is a chemical radical with the formula C(C6H5)3. It is derived from triphenylmethane by removing a hydrogen atom. This radical was the first organic free radical to be isolated, existing as active yellow solutions.1

A chemical radical is a molecule containing at least one unpaired electron, making it highly reactive. While often short-lived, some radicals, like triphenylmethyl, can be stabilized by their structure and exist for noticeable periods under specific conditions. These stable radicals are sensitive to air, water, and strong acids.2

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