Description

α-Benzoin Oxime is a versatile analytical reagent and organic intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its primary value lies in its strong chelating properties, making it a highly selective precipitating agent for specific metal ions in analytical chemistry and metallurgy. This compound is essential for industries requiring precise metal separation, purification, and analysis, such as mining, metal plating, and catalyst manufacturing.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry: Selective gravimetric determination and separation of copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), and tungsten (W) from complex matrices.
• Metallurgy & Mining: Used as a flotation agent and extractant in the hydrometallurgical recovery of valuable metals from ores and industrial waste streams.
• Metal Finishing & Plating: Acts as a complexing agent in electroplating baths to control metal ion concentration and improve deposit quality.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate or protecting group in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Employed in the preparation of metal-organic complexes used as catalysts in various organic reactions.
• Water Treatment: Potential use in the selective removal of heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Forms protective films on metal surfaces, finding application in corrosion inhibitor formulations.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories for method development and fundamental studies in coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Benzoin Oxime
CAS No.	441-38-3
Molecular Formula	C14H13NO2
Molecular Weight	227.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoin Oxime; Cupron; Cupron Reagent; Copper Reagent; 2-Hydroxyimino-1,2-diphenylethanone; α-Benzoinoxime; ABO; Phenyl(phenylglyoxyl) oxime; 1,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyiminoethanone
EINECS	207-135-7

Quality Control

Our α-Benzoin Oxime is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	150°C - 155°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.