Appearance:
* White crystalline solid
Odor:
* Mild, slightly sweet odor
Melting Point:
* 163-164 °C (325-327 °F)
Boiling Point:
* Decomposes upon heating
Density:
* 1.24 g/cm³
Solubility:
* Insoluble in water
* Soluble in hot alcohol, ether, chloroform, benzene, and acetone
Other Properties:
* Sublimation: Benzanilide readily sublimes at elevated temperatures.
* Stability: Stable under normal conditions
* Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic
Additional Notes:
* The exact values of these properties may vary depending on the purity of the sample and the measurement conditions.
* Benzanilide is a relatively non-polar compound due to the presence of the benzene ring and the amide group. This explains its limited solubility in water.
* It is important to handle benzanilide with care as it is a potential irritant to skin and eyes.
Uses:
* Synthesis of other chemicals: Benzanilide serves as a precursor for the synthesis of other organic compounds, such as benzoyl chloride and aniline.
* Intermediates: It is used as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals.
* Research: Used in research laboratories as a model compound for studying the properties of amides.
