The ketone corresponding to Michler's hydrol, made by treating phosgene or carbon tetrachloride with dimethylaniline; 4,4′-bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone, [C₆H₄N(CH₃)₂]₂CO.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society.
Definition of Michler's ketone in US English:
Michler's ketone
noun
Chemistry
The ketone corresponding to Michler's hydrol, made by treating phosgene or carbon tetrachloride with dimethylaniline; 4,4′-bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone, [C₆H₄N(CH₃)₂]₂CO.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society.