benzofenon

Also known as alpha -oxodiphenylmethane, benzoylbenzene, diphenyl ketone, diphenylmethanone, phenyl ketone, benzopheneone, diphenylketone, di(phenyl)methanone

Benzophenone is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula (C6H5)2CO, generally abbreviated Ph2CO. Benzophenone has been found in some fungi, fruits and plants, including grapes. It is a white solid with a low melting point and rose-like odor that is soluble in organic solvents. Benzophenone is the simplest diaromatic ketone. It is a widely used building block in organic chemistry, being the parent diarylketone.