Benzoin oxime
Agent Name
Benzoin oxime
CAS Number
441-38-3
Formula
C14-H13-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Benzoin, alpha-oxime; Benzoinoxim [Czech]; Benzoin, oxime; Benzoinoxime; Ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-, oxime; Ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-, oxime (alpha isomer); alpha-Benzoin oxime; [ChemIDplus] 2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone oxime; 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone oxime; [Merck Index]
Category
Oximes
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Alpha and beta isomers occur; The alpha isomer is used in the determination of copper, molybdenum, and tungsten concentrations. [Merck Index] Also used in photographic chemicals; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; [RTECS] May cause eye irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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