Benzophenone is the organic compound with the formula (C6H5)2CO, generally abbreviated Ph2CO. It is a white solid that is soluble in organic solvents. Benzophenone is a widely used building block in organic chemistry, being the parent diarylketone.
Oximes are usually generated by the reaction of hydroxylamine with aldehydes or ketones. The term oxime dates back to the 19th century, a combination of the words oxygen and imine.
| Physical state at 20 °C : | Liquid. |
| Odour : | Strong, vinegar-like |
| Odour threshold : | No data available. |
| pH value : | No data available |
| Melting point [°C] : | 16.2 °C |
| Decomposition point [°C] : | N/A |
| Critical temperature [°C] : | N/A |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : | 485 °C |
| Flammability (solid, gas) : | N/A |
| Flash point [°C] : | 40°C |
| Boiling point [°C] : | 117 - 118 °C |
| Initial boiling point [°C] : | 117°C |
| Final boiling point [°C] : | 118°C |
| Evaporation rate : | 0,97 |
| Vapour pressure [20°C] : | 15.2 hPa at 20°C |
| Vapour pressure mm/Hg : | N/A |
| Vapour density : | 2,1 |
| Density [g/cm3] : | 1,049 |
| Relative density, gas (air=1) : | N/A |
| Relative density, liquid (water=1) : | N/A |
| Solubility in water [% weight] : | Complete |
| Solubility in water : | N/A |
| Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : | No data available |
| Solubility : | 2,4 |
| Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : | N/A |
| Explosive properties : | N/A |
| Explosion limits - upper [%] : | 19,90% |
| Explosion limits - lower [%] : | 4% |
| Oxidising properties : | No data available. |
BENZOPHENONE OXIME a reagent for the colorimetric determination of urea and ureido compounds. Oxime is used as a ligand in transition-metal complex catalyst chemistry. Oxime acts as an antioxidant, radical scavenger which find applications in textile, plastic, paint, detergent, and rubber industry.
Benzophenone is used as an ultraviolet (UV)-curing agent in sunglasses, ... and was approximately 70% of the dose applied to occluded skin within 24 hours.
