diphenylketone
Diphenylketone, also known as benzophenone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula (C6H5)2CO. It is a white solid at room temperature, with a characteristic rose-like odor. Benzophenone is a diaryl ketone, meaning it consists of a central carbonyl group bonded to two phenyl rings. Its structure can be visualized as a ketone where the two alkyl groups of a typical ketone are replaced by phenyl groups.
This compound is widely used in various industries. A significant application is as a photoinitiator in ultraviolet
Industrially, benzophenone can be synthesized through several methods, including the Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene with benzoyl