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). | |
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Benzophenone is the simplest di-aryl ketone.
It is often used in drying solvents together with sodium metal.
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[hide]Properties
Chemical
Physical
White solid
Availability
Available from lab suppliers.
Preparation
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