C6H5COC6H5
C6H5COC6H5, also known as benzophenone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula (C6H5)2CO. It is a diaryl ketone, consisting of two phenyl rings connected by a carbonyl group. Benzophenone is a white crystalline solid with a characteristic rose-like odor. It is poorly soluble in water but readily soluble in many organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform.
Benzophenone is synthesized through various methods, including the Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene with benzoyl chloride in
The primary application of benzophenone is as a photoinitiator in ultraviolet (UV) curing applications. When exposed
In organic synthesis, benzophenone is used as a starting material for the preparation of other organic compounds.