Benzanilide

Description :

Benzanilide is used to make dyes, active pharmaceutical ingredients and perfumes. It is also used to study the influence of beta-cyclodextrin on photorearrangement of acetanilide, benzanilide and ethyl phenyl carbonate. Further, it is used as an amide model compound to study the reaction between the amide and epoxy.

• Chemical Formula: C₁₃H₁₁NO

• Molecular Weight: 197.24 g/mol

• IUPAC Name: N-Phenylbenzamide

• Structure: Benzanilide consists of a benzene ring attached to an amide group, which is further connected to another benzene ring. The structure can be visualized as follows:

• ppearance: White to off-white solid
• Melting Point: 155-158°C

• Uses and Applications

• Chemical Synthesis:

  • Intermediate: Used in t
• Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling; typically above 300°C
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, acetone, and chloroform.