2-Methylbenzophenone, is used as an important raw material and intermediate in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.
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Applications
2-Methylbenzophenone, is used as an important raw material and intermediate in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Stable under normal temperature and pressure.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- PK Das.; JC Scaiano. The formation of two photoenols via a common pathway in the photochemistry of 2-methylbenzophenone. Journal of Photochemistry.1980, 12 (1), 85-90.
- T Nakayama.; K Hamanoue.; T Hidaka.; M Okamoto. Photoenolization of 2-methylbenzophenone studied by picosecond and nanosecond laser spectroscopy. Journal of Photochemistry.1980, 24 (1), 71-78.
- For a review of the Elbs reaction, in which 2-alkylbenzophenones are cyclized at high temperatures to anthracenes, see: Org. React., 1, 129 (1942).