| Identification | ||
| Name | Benzophenone | |
| Synonyms | Diphenyl ketone; Diphenylmethanone | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C13H10O | |
| Molecular Weight | 182.22 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 119-61-9 | |
| EINECS | 204-337-6 | |
| FEMA | 2134 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.11 | |
| Melting point | 47-49 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 305 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.5893 | |
| Flash point | 143 ºC | |
| Water solubility | insoluble (<0.1 g/100 mL at 25 ºC) | |