Description
Synonyms: α-Hydroxy-α-phenylacetophenone, α-Hydroxybenzyl phenyl ketone, 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone
Linear Formula: C6H5CH(OH)COC6H5
General description
Benzoin is an industrially important chemical that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of different chemical additives, dyestuff, pharmaceuticals and also as a photoinitiator.
Application
Benzoin may be used as a photoinitiator in the synthesis of biocompatible and degradable hydrogels based on 2-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylates and gelatin via combined microwave-assisted and photo-polymerization technique.
PROPERTIES
Pack Size
500g
Assay
98%
form
powder
bp
194 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
mp
134-138 °C (lit.)
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