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Benzil, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Benzil is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and uv curing resin photosensitizer. In polymer chemistry, it is used as a photoinitiator. Further, it serves as a potent inhibitor of human carboxylesterases. It is used in the preparation of diketimines by reacting with amines. It is also involved in the famous benil-benzilic acid rearrangement. In addition this, it reacts with 1,3-diphenylacetone to get tetraphenylcyclopentadienone.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Benzil is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and uv curing resin photosensitizer. In polymer chemistry, it is used as a photoinitiator. Further, it serves as a potent inhibitor of human carboxylesterases. It is used in the preparation of diketimines by reacting with amines. It is also involved in the famous benil-benzilic acid rearrangement. In addition this, it reacts with 1,3-diphenylacetone to get tetraphenylcyclopentadienone.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and ethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Specifications
Melting Point | 94°C to 96°C |
Density | 1.521 |
Boiling Point | 346°C to 348°C |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 608047 |
Merck Index | 14,1078 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol and ethyl ether. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 210.23 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Benzil |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 205-157-0 |
RTECSNumber | DD1925000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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