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Benzophenone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11469612
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Description

Benzophenone is widely employed as a photo initiator in UV-curing applications such as inks, imaging and clear coatings in the printing industry. It acts as a UV blocker to prevent photo-degradation of the packaging polymers or its contents. It protects some products such as perfumes and soaps from ultraviolet light. It serves to manufacturers to package the product in clear glass or plastic.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Benzophenone is widely employed as a photo initiator in UV-curing applications such as inks, imaging and clear coatings in the printing industry. It acts as a UV blocker to prevent photo-degradation of the packaging polymers or its contents. It protects some products such as perfumes and soaps from ultraviolet light. It serves to manufacturers to package the product in clear glass or plastic.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 119-61-9
Molecular Formula C13H10O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 182.222
MDL Number MFCD00003076
InChI Key RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym benzophenone, diphenyl ketone, benzoylbenzene, phenyl ketone, methanone, diphenyl, alpha-oxoditane, ketone, diphenyl, benzene, benzoyl, alpha-oxodiphenylmethane, diphenylketone
PubChem CID 3102
ChEBI CHEBI:41308
IUPAC Name diphenylmethanone
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

Specifications

Melting Point 47°C to 50°C
Density 1.111 g/mL
Boiling Point 305°C
Flash Point 138°C (280°F)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN3077
Beilstein 1238185
Merck Index 14,1098
Solubility Information Soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 182.22
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Benzophenone
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Safety and Handling

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 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
  • Carcinogenicity Category 1B
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H350-May cause cancer.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

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