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4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone (Michler's ketone)
4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone, also known as Michler's ketone, is a fluorescent organic compound used as a photoinitiator in polymer chemistry and as a dye intermediate. It appears as a yellow crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C17H20N2O and a molecular weight of 268.35 g/mol. CAS number: 90-94-8. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Michler's ketone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone, also known as Michler's ketone, is a fluorescent organic compound used as a photoinitiator in polymer chemistry and as a dye intermediate. It appears as a yellow crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C17H20N2O and a molecular weight of 268.35 g/mol. CAS number: 90-94-8. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Michler's ketone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Pricing & pack sizes
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Grey blue powder |
| Melting Point | 168°C-176°C |
| Purity | 96.5-102.5% |
| Moisture | ≤0.5% |
| Insolubles | ≤2.5% |
| Infrared Spectrum | Conforms to Structure |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 38897058 |
| CAS Number | 90-94-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H20N2O |
| Molecular Weight | 268.35 |
| SMILES | CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N(C)C |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29223900 |
| Tariff Code | 2922390090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H350 May cause cancer
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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