Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
5162-03-8
Molecular Formula
C13H9ClO
Molecular Weight
216.66 g/mol
Synonym

(2-Chlorophenyl)phenyl-methanone; (2-Chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methanone; 2-Benzoylphenyl Chloride; 2-Chlorobenzophenone

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(2-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethanone is an aromatic organic compound containing two benzene rings connected by a carbonyl group, with a chlorine atom at the 2-position of one ring. It is commonly used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other specialty chemicals.