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Benzophenone

SKU 41618849 CAS 119-61-9 (C6H5)2CO MW 182.22 Available on enquiry

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Benzophenone is an organic compound widely used as a photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives, as well as a component in fragrances and as a precursor in chemical synthesis. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a faint aromatic odor. This product has a CAS number of 119-61-9, molecular formula (C6H5)2CO, and a molecular weight of 182.22 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries a "Warning" signal word under GHS classification. Molekula supplies Benzophenone 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: 41618849
CAS Number: 119-61-9
IUPAC Name: diphenylmethanone
EC Number: 204-337-6
Molecular Formula: (C6H5)2CO
Molecular Weight: 182.22
Exact Mass: 182.0732
SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey: RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C13H10O/c14-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
PubChem CID: 3102

Synonyms

alpha-Oxodiphenylmethane
alpha-Oxoditane
Benzene, benzoyl-
Benzoylbenzene
Diphenyl ketone
diphenylmethanone
Kayacure bp
Ketone, diphenyl
Methanone, diphenyl-
Phenyl ketone

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Odour: Geranium-like odor
Melting Point: 47.8 °C
Boiling Point: 305.4 °C
Density: 1.1 (relative, water = 1)
Water Solubility: 137 mg/L at 25 °C
Solubility (other solvents): One gram dissolves in 7.5 mL alcohol and 6 mL ether; soluble in chloroform
Vapour Pressure: 0.00193 mmHg
Refractive Index: 1.6077
log P (octanol/water): 3.18

Source: PubChem CID 3102 (HSDB, DrugBank, ICSC, Haz-Map)

Frequently asked questions

What is benzophenone commonly used for?

Benzophenone is primarily used as a photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives, as well as a component in organic synthesis and as a fragrance fixative.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of benzophenone?

The chemical formula is **(C6H5)2CO**, and the molecular weight is **182.22 g/mol**.

How should benzophenone be stored?

Store benzophenone in a tightly sealed container at **ambient temperature**, away from light and moisture.

What grades of benzophenone does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies **technical-grade benzophenone** suitable for industrial applications, including UV-curing and synthesis.

Can Molekula supply benzophenone in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can supply benzophenone in **bulk quantities** (e.g., drums or IBCs) for large-scale industrial use.

What documentation comes with a benzophenone order?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.

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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.