Catalog Number
ACM134816-1
Product Name
Benzil Zone Refined (number of passes:22)
Category
Other Material Building Blocks
IUPAC Name
1,2-diphenylethane-1,2-dione
Molecular Weight
210.23g/mol
Molecular Formula
C14H10O2
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H10O2/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
InChI Key
WURBFLDFSFBTLW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
Benzil Zone Refined (number of passes: 22) is a specialized form of benzil, distinguished by its repeated purification process to enhance its purity and efficacy for specific industrial applications. Renowned for its bright yellow crystalline or powder appearance, this compound serves multiple roles in various fields. It is a crucial pharmaceutical intermediate, instrumental in the development of certain medications. In the realm of polymer chemistry, Benzil Zone Refined acts as a photosensitizer for UV curing resins, where it facilitates the polymerization process by generating free radicals upon exposure to ultraviolet light. Furthermore, it is employed as a potent inhibitor of human carboxylesterases, enzymes that play a vital role in drug metabolism. Its chemical reactivity also makes it valuable in synthesis processes, such as forming diketimines through reactions with amines and participating in the renowned benzil-benzilic acid rearrangement. Moreover, it combines with 1,3-diphenylacetone to yield tetraphenylcyclopentadienone, showcasing its versatility in organic synthesis. Although insoluble in water, Benzil Zone Refined can be dissolved in a variety of organic solvents such as ethanol, chloroform, ether, and ethyl acetate, further broadening its applicability in industrial uses.
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
MeSH Entry Terms
benzil;diphenyl-alpha-beta-ketone;diphenylethane-1,2-dione;diphenylethanedione
Monoisotopic Mass
210.06808g/mol
Vapor Pressure
2.07e-04 mmHg