Benzophenone

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Benzophenone
Names
IUPAC name
Diphenylmethanone
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.

Properties

Chemical

Physical

White solid

Availability

Available from lab suppliers.

Preparation

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