Benzil PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Linear Formula:  C14H10O2
Molecular Weight:  210.23
CAS Number: 134-81-6

Properties

Assay Purity >= 99.5 %
M pt. 1 mmHg ( 128.4 °C)
Density 1.521 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315 - H319
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29143990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is used in organic synthesis particularly in the preparation of benzilic acid through the benzilic acid rearrangement. It is also used as a photoinitiator in polymer chemistry and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

Purpose
The purpose of benzil is to serve as an intermediate in chemical reactions and as a reagent in photochemical processes aiding in the synthesis of various industrial and medicinal compounds.

General Description
Benzil is an organic compound with the formula CHO. It is a yellow crystalline solid consisting of two benzene rings linked by a diketone (two carbonyl groups).