Benzoin

Product Description
Product | Benzoin |
CAS | 119-53-9 |
Formula | C14H12O2 |
Synonym | 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone, Ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-, 2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-ethanone |
Typical Product Specifications
Slightly Soluble | in water, ether |
Melting Point | 137 c |
Volatality (%) | 0.5% max |
Appearance | Light yellow or white crystalline powder |
Assay | 99.5% min |
Melting Range ('C) | 134~137 |
Ash, % | 0.1% max |
Odor | wh. or ylsh. cryst., sl. camphor odor |
Molecular weight | 212.22 |
Solubility | acetone, pyridine, hot water |
Boiling Point | 344 c (163 mm) |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | Photoinitiator. Health medicine, and medical uses, etc Use: PERFUMING For more information on Benzoin CAS 119-53-9:> |
Class | UV Absorbers, Curing Agents and Antioxidant Compounds |

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