Benzoin CAS 119-53-9

CAS: 119-53-9
Molecular Formula:C14H12O2
Molecular Weight:212.24
EINECS:204-331-3

Synonyms:Bitter almond oil camphor; bitteralmondoilcamphor; bitter-almond-oilcamphor; Ethanone,2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl; Ethanone,2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-; Fenyl-alpha-hydroxybenzylketon; Hydroxy-2-phenyl acetophenone; Ketone, alpha-hydroxybenzyl phenyl

What is Benzoin CAS 119-53-9？

Benzoin CAS 119-53-9 is a white or pale yellow prismatic crystal with a melting point of 137 ℃ and a boiling point of 344 ℃ (1Pa). It is insoluble in cold water, slightly soluble in hot water and ether, and soluble in ethanol and concentrated acid to form benzoyl. Benzoin is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and can also be used as a photosensitizer in dye production and photosensitive resins

Specification

Item	Specification
Boiling point	194 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.31
Vapor pressure	1.3 hPa (136 °C)
flash point	181
SOLUBLE	Soluble in chlorine
Storage conditions	Store below +30°C.

Application

Benzoin is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, as well as a photosensitizer for dye production and photosensitive resins, gravure ink, photopolymerization coatings. Benzoin is used for fluorescence reaction detection of zinc, as a standard for calorimetry, as a preservative, and in organic synthesis.