Benzophenone (BP)
Benzophenone (BP) is white to Yellowish flakes, with light odor. Soluble in alcohol ether chloroform insoluble in Water.
Technical Data
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Molecular Formula | C13H10O |
| Molecular Weight | 128.17 |
| CAS No. | 141-32-2 |
| Purity | 99.5% min |
| Melting Point | 47℃- 49℃ |
| High Boilers | ≤0.4 |
| Low Boliers | ≤0.2 |
| APHA | ≤60 |
| Alcohol Solution | Transparent |
Application
It can be used as a photo initiator, used in UV-curing applications such as inks, imaging, clear coatings and printed circuit boards.
It can be used as pharmaceutical intermediate, in the preparation of antihistamines and hypnotics
It can be used in chemical intermediate, for manufacture of pesticides.
It also available in perfume for the flavor and fragrance markets.