In the title compound, C17H11ClN2O the molecule contains an essentially pla
nar pyrimidine ring with the 4- and 6-positions substituted by benzoyl and
phenyl groups, respectively. The phenyl ring and the planar part of the ben
zoyl moiety form dihedral angles of 12.3 (1) and 62,1(1)degrees, respective
ly, with the pyrimidine ring. The two phenyl rings are inclined at an angle
of 130.0(1)degrees with respect to one another.