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.)

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Benzoin”

Benzoin