A 4-Methoxybenzophenone derivative. Shows plant growth regulating activity, such as inhibition of shoot and root growth, induction of chlorosis, and a disturbance in phototropism or geotropism.
Preparation
btained by reaction of 4-methoxybenzoyl chloride with chlorobenzene in the –presence of aluminium chloride in carbon disulfide at r.t. for 3 h (90%).
