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(C6H5)2CO [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
(C6H5)2CO
formula, see observation
C6H5COC6H6
formula, see observation
CONT

Benzophenone ... Stable form ... orthorhombic bisphenoidal prisms from alcohol or ether. Geranium-like odor ... Insoluble in water ...; soluble in chloroform ... Freely soluble in ether, acetone. Use: Fixative for heavy perfumes, such as geranium, new-mown hay, especially when used in soaps. In the manufacture of antihistamines, hypnotics, insecticides.

OBS

A flavoring for beverages, side-dishes, desserts ...

OBS

Chemical formula: (C6H5)2CO or C6H5COC6H6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Chimie
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C6H5)2CO
formula, see observation
C6H5COC6H6
formula, see observation
DEF

Cétone se présentant sous la forme de prismes incolores, insolubles dans l'eau, solubles dans l'alcool, l'éther, l'acétone.

OBS

Odeur de géraniums. Aromatisant pour boissons, entremets, desserts.

OBS

Formule chimique : (C6H5)2CO ou C6H5COC6H6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Química
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
(C6H5)2CO
formula, see observation
C6H5COC6H6
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: (C6H5)2CO o C6H5COC6H6

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