No. 4 in a series
Opportunities New Aromatic
Unlimited: Ketones jroin Tennessee
Products!
/ — E x t r a c t i o n Solvents >.-.™ R e a c t i o n M e d i u m / . . ™ , A . oil Additives
/ — — * — Piasticizers /-—-—•— Herbicides
Methyl Benzophenones
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inks Stabilizers Germicides Insecticides Pharmaceuticals P o l y m e r i z a t i o n Catalysts
CH3
c
CH3
c
Cr-Q Cr -Q Cn'-fr Cr nO 0~~0 (CH3)2
FORM Freezing Point Boiling Point Specific Gravity
CK3
C H^3
CH3
Dimethyl Benzophenone (Mixed)
4-Methyl Benzophenone
2, 4-Dimethyl Benzophenone
2, 5-Dimethyl Benzophenone
3, 4-Dimethyl Benzophenone
COLORLESS LIQUID
WHITE SOLID 55.6'C 320 C
COLORLESS LIQUID
WHITE SOLID 36°C 315CC
WHITE SOLID 47°C 336°C
- 28°C* 309-313 u C** 1.06 (25/25-C)
CH3 CH3
-36°C 319°C 1.0675 (20/4cC)
These aromatic ketones have good heat stability and
The specific isomers may be considered as newly
are miscible with a variety of materials, including or-
available chemical
ganic acids, ethers, ketones, esters, chlorinated and
undergo reactions typical of benzophenone, and in
fluorinated hydrocarbons, aliphatic and aromatic
addition offer reaction sites at the methyl groups.
hydrocarbons. Dimethyl benzophenone (mixed) is also
Carbonyl group reaction products of potential inter-
a solvent for a number of gases and inorganic salts,
est include benzilic acid derivatives, benzhydrol de-
suggesting its evaluation as a reaction medium.
rivatives, oximes, hydrazones, imines, alkali
Dimethyl benzophenone (mixed) is compatible with and shows strong solvating action on numerous thermoplastic resins. It is a potential high solvating plasticizer for PVC in laminating adhesives, slush molding,
intermediates. These
materials
metal
ketyls, and thio derivatives. The methyl groups can be chlorinated, oxidized and bridged. Substitutions proceed smoothly on the methylated ring. AVAILABILITY: Developmental quantities and evalua-
and foam applications. PVAc emulsion adhesives may
tion samples are now available from stock. Multi-
be formulated with good compatibility, quick tack,
thousand pound quantities will be manufactured to
high tensile strength, and lower elasticity.
order. For technical
*Pour Point **Boiling Range
information and prices, write
on company letterhead to Market Development Dept.
TENNESSEE PRODUCTS & CHEMICAL CORPORATION 2611 WEST END AVENUE • NASHVILLE 5, TENNESSEE • CY 1-1900 World's
Largest
Producer
of Benzoic
Acid
A S U B S I D I A R Y O F M E R R I T T - C H APM A N & S C O T T
Derivatives CORPORATION
