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Benzoin, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A101880I
Description
Benzoin is used as a flavor, antiseptic and photopolymerization catalyst. It is also used as a raw material in organic syntheses. It serves as a precursor to benzil, which is a photoinitiator. Further, it is used as degassing agent for powder coatings. In addition to this, it is used as an additive and in powder coating to remove the pinhole phenomenon.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsBenzoin is used as a flavor, antiseptic and photopolymerization catalyst. It is also used as a raw material in organic syntheses. It serves as a precursor to benzil, which is a photoinitiator. Further, it is used as degassing agent for powder coatings. In addition to this, it is used as an additive and in powder coating to remove the pinhole phenomenon.
Solubility
Soluble in chlorine. Slightly soluble in water, ethanol and ether.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with acids, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Benzoin | |
131°C to 136°C | |
334°C to 344°C | |
Pleasant | |
MFCD00004496 | |
391839 | |
benzoin, 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone, benzoylphenylcarbinol, benzoin tincture, +--benzoin, ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl, bitter almond oil camphor, phenylbenzoyl carbinol, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethan-1-one, alpha-hydroxybenzyl phenyl ketone | |
ISAOCJYIOMOJEB-UHFFFAOYNA-N | |
2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone | |
8400 | |
212.25 |
119-53-9 | |
1.31 | |
181°C (357°F) | |
C14H12O2 | |
5000 g | |
14,1093 | |
Soluble in chlorine. Slightly soluble in water,ethanol and ether. | |
OC(C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1 | |
212.25 | |
CHEBI:17682 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
119-53-9 | |
212.25 | |
ISAOCJYIOMOJEB-UHFFFAOYNA-N | |
8400 | |
2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone |
C14H12O2 | |
MFCD00004496 | |
benzoin, 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone, benzoylphenylcarbinol, benzoin tincture, +--benzoin, ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl, bitter almond oil camphor, phenylbenzoyl carbinol, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethan-1-one, alpha-hydroxybenzyl phenyl ketone | |
CHEBI:17682 | |
OC(C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1 |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 204-331-3
RTECSNumber : DI1590000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only