*PhOH and benzophenone chloride are reacted to give the title compd. (I) , useful as an intermediate. Thus, 188 g PhOH and 237 g pure (Ph) 2CCl2 are mixed under N, and the mixt. heated to 150°, then under vacuum. Workup gives 96 % I, m. 303- 5°.
For biological activity, see
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For uses, see
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