Title: Phenyl Tolyl Ketone
Molecular Formula: C14H12O
Molecular Weight: 196.24
Percent Composition: C 85.69%, H 6.16%, O 8.15%
Literature 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 Type: o-Phenyl tolyl ketone
Additional Names: (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.
Melting point: mp below -18°
Boiling point: bp 309-311°
Derivative Type: p-Phenyl tolyl ketone
Additional Names: (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.
Melting point: mp 59-60°
Boiling point: bp720 311-312°
Use: As fixative in perfumery. |