Benzil

Name:
Benzil
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	dibenzoyl
M Formula:	C6H5CO•COC6H5
Chemistry structure:
Properties:
Yellow needles. Mp 95C, bp 346–348C, d 1.521. Soluble in alcohol, ether; insoluble in water.
Derivation:
From benzoin by oxidation with HNO3.
Use:
Organic synthesis; insecticide.