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4-Hydroxybenzophenone

SKU 90037391 CAS 1137-42-4 Available on enquiry

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4-Hydroxybenzophenone is a chemical compound primarily used as a photoinitiator and an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and polymers. It is identified by CAS number 1137-42-4 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies 4-Hydroxybenzophenone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90037391
CAS Number
1137-42-4
IUPAC Name
(4-hydroxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
EC Number
214-507-1
Exact Mass
198.0681
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O
InChIKey
NPFYZDNDJHZQKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H10O2/c14-12-8-6-11(7-9-12)13(15)10-4-2-1-3-5-10/h1-9,14H
PubChem CID
14347

Synonyms

  • (4-Hydroxyphenyl)phenylmethanone
  • 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-1-phenylmethanone
  • 4-Benzoylphenol
  • 4-hydroxyphenyl phenyl ketone
  • Benzophenone, 4-hydroxy-
  • Methanone, (4-hydroxyphenyl)phenyl-
  • N-(4-Hydroxylphenyl)-N'-phenylurea
  • p-Benzoylphenol
  • P-HYDROXYBENZOPHENONE
  • para-hydroxybenzophenone

Frequently asked questions

What is 4-Hydroxybenzophenone used for?

4-Hydroxybenzophenone is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, polymers, and UV stabilizers.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 4-Hydroxybenzophenone?

The chemical formula is C13H10O2 and the molecular weight is 198.22 g/mol.

How should 4-Hydroxybenzophenone be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances.

What grade of 4-Hydroxybenzophenone is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity specifications and available grades for this product.

Can Molekula supply 4-Hydroxybenzophenone in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 4-Hydroxybenzophenone in quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Related products

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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