Benzophenone
Benzophenone
Benzophenone (pronunciation: ben-zo-fen-one) is a simple ketone that is widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Etymology
The term "Benzophenone" is derived from the combination of two words: "Benzene" and "Ketone". "Benzene" is a basic unit in organic chemistry with the formula C6H6, while "Ketone" is a functional group characterized by the carbonyl group (C=O) linked to two other carbon atoms.
Description
Benzophenone is a white, crystalline solid with a sweet, rose-like smell. It is poorly soluble in water but dissolves well in most organic solvents. It is used as a building block in organic chemistry and as a photo initiator in UV-curing applications.
Uses
Benzophenone is used in a variety of applications. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as a photostabilizer to prevent the degradation of pharmaceutical products. In the cosmetic industry, it is used in perfumes to enhance their aroma and in sunscreens to absorb UV rays. It is also used in the manufacture of dyes, resins, and fragrances.
Related Terms
- Ketone: A functional group characterized by the carbonyl group (C=O) linked to two other carbon atoms.
- Benzene: A basic unit in organic chemistry with the formula C6H6.
- Photostabilizer: A substance that, when added to a product, absorbs UV light to protect the product from degradation.
- Ultraviolet (UV): A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength from 10 nm to 400 nm, shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Benzophenone
- Wikipedia's article - Benzophenone
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski