Benzil

CAS: 134-81-6

Ref. 3D-FB34685

Product Information

• Name: Benzil
• Synonyms: DiphenylethanedioneDibenzoyl, 1,2-Diphenyl-1,2-ethanedione, 1,2-Diphenylethane-1,2-Dione, 1,2-Diphenylethanedione, 1,2-Ethanedione, 1,2-diphenyl-, Bencilo, Benzile, Bibenzoyl, Dibenzoyl, Diphenyl diketone, Diphenyl ethanedione, Diphenyl-α,β-diketone, Diphenylethanedione, Diphenylglyoxal, Esacure KBO, Ethanedione, diphenyl-, Melting point standard benzil, Nsc 220315, Nsc 4041, Wy 20910

Description

Benzil is a fluorescent probe that is used to measure the activity of polymerase chain reactions (PCRs). It has been shown to inhibit the growth of amoebae, and has significant cytotoxicity. Benzil also exhibits in vitro antifungal activity against Candida albicans, and is used for the diagnosis of bone cancer. The mechanism of benzil's action is not well understood. However, it may be due to its ability to bind with nitrogen atoms on nucleic acids and block their synthesis. Benzil also has biological properties and can be used for skin cancer diagnosis.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 210.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H10O2/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
• InChI key: InChIKey=WURBFLDFSFBTLW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(C(=O)c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1