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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