Benzophenone
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Names | |
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IUPAC name
Diphenylmethanone
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Other names
Benzophenone
Diphenyl ketone Benzoylbenzene Benzoylphenyl Diphenylmethanone | |
Identifiers | |
119-61-9 | |
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Properties | |
C13H10O | |
Molar mass | 182.22 |
Appearance | White solid |
Density | 1.11 |
Melting point | 48.5 °C (119.3 °F; 321.6 K) |
Boiling point | 305.4 °C (581.7 °F; 578.5 K) |
Insoluble | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Infobox references | |
Benzophenone is the simplest di-aryl ketone.
It is often used in drying solvents together with sodium metal.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Physical
White solid
Availability
Available from lab suppliers.
Preparation
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