C
14H
12O; mol wt 196.24.
C 85.69%, H 6.16%, O 8.15%.
Description and references
o-Isomer made from benzene and o-toluic acid chloride in the presence of AlCl3.
p-Isomer made from benzoyl chloride and toluene in presence
of AlCl3.
Derivative
o-Phenyl tolyl ketone.
Nomenclature
(2-Methylphenyl)phenylmethanone; 2-methylbenzophenone. Properties
Oily liquid. mp below -18°. bp 309-311°. Insol in water. Freely sol in alcohol, oils,
most organic solvents.Derivative
p-Phenyl tolyl ketone.
Nomenclature
(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethanone; 4-methylbenzophenone. Properties
Crystals, mp 59-60°. bp720 311-312°. Insol in water. Sol in alcohol;
easily sol in benzene, ether, oils.Use
As fixative in perfumery.