1. Product Overview & Specifications

Benzil (CAS 134-81-6) is a yellow crystalline diketone compound with the chemical formula C₁₄H₁₀O₂. Widely used in organic synthesis and industrial processes, it serves as a critical intermediate in pharmaceuticals, polymers, and specialty chemicals.

2. Key Applications & Industrial Uses

2.1 Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Used in synthesis of antipsychotics and anticonvulsants due to its stable diketone structure.

2.2 Polymer Industry

Acts as photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings with 30% faster curing speed than benzophenone.

2.3 Organic Synthesis

Essential for preparing tetraphenylcyclopentadienone and other complex aromatic compounds.

3. Usage Guidelines & Best Practices

3.1 Handling Procedures

Always use PPE including nitrile gloves and chemical goggles. Store in amber glass containers at 15-25°C.

3.2 Reaction Optimization

For Friedel-Crafts reactions: Maintain stoichiometric ratio of 1:1.2 with aromatic substrates at 80-110°C.

4. Real-World Case Studies

Case 1: Pharmaceutical Manufacturer (Shanghai)

Challenge: Low yield (58%) in olanzapine intermediate synthesis
Solution: Optimized benzil purification process to 99.7% purity
Result: Yield increased to 82% with 15% cost reduction

Case 2: Coatings Producer (Germany)

Challenge: Incomplete UV curing in 5mm thick layers
Solution: Benzil-based photoinitiator system at 3.5% w/w
Result: Full curing achieved in 12s (prev. 25s)

5. Technical Support & Inquiry

Our chemical engineers provide:

• Custom purity grades (99%-99.9%)
• Bulk packaging solutions (25kg drums to ton containers)
• Regulatory compliance documentation

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