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