Benzoin CAS NO.:119-53-9  

Benzoin is an off-white to yellow-white crystalline solid with an odor of camphor. Slightly acrid taste. When broken the fresh surfaces have a milky-white color.

1.Item name:

Ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-, (±)-

2.Specifications:

CAS No. :119-53-9

Synonyms:119-53-9;2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone;2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone;Benzoylphenylcarbinol

Molecular Weight:212.24 g/mol

Molecular Formula:C14H12O2

Purity:99.5%min

Structural formula:

3. Properties:

Benzoin is an off-white to yellow-white crystalline solid with an odor of camphor. Slightly acrid taste. When broken the fresh surfaces have a milky-white color.

Boiling Point:651 °F at 760 mmHg

Melting Point:279 °F

Solubility:less than 0.1 mg/mL at 64 °F

Density:1.31 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)

LogP:2.130

4. Application:

Mainly used in medicine, dyes, and an ideal additive to remove pinholes in coatings for powder coating industry.

5.Package:

25kgs Kraft paper bag,or at customer’s request.

6. Storage:

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.