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4,4′-Dihydroxybenzophenone CAS 611-99-4

4,4′-Dihydroxybenzophenone CAS 611-99-4

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Identification

CAS Number

611-99-4

Name

4,4′-Dihydroxybenzophenone

Synonyms

210-288-1
[EINECS]
4,4′-dihydoxy-benzophenone
4,4′-Dihydroxybenzophenone
611-99-4
[RN]
Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)methanon
[German]
[ACD/IUPAC Name]
Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)methanone
[ACD/IUPAC Name]
Bis(4-hydroxyphényl)méthanone
[French]
[ACD/IUPAC Name]
Methanone, bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-
[ACD/Index Name]
MFCD00002358
[MDL number]

SMILES

O=C(c1ccc(O)cc1)c1ccc(O)cc1

StdInChI

InChI=1S/C13H10O3/c14-11-5-1-9(2-6-11)13(16)10-3-7-12(15)8-4-10/h1-8,14-15H

StdInChIKey

RXNYJUSEXLAVNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Formula

C13H10O3

Molecular Weight

214.220

EINECS

210-288-1

MDL Number

MFCD00002358

Properties

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Melting Point

218.0-220.0℃

Safety Data

Symbol

exclamation-mark-jpgGHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315,H317,H319,H335

Precautionary Statements

P261 – P264 – P271 – P280 – P302 + P352 – P305 + P351 + P338

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

RIDADR 

NONH for all modes of transport

WGK Germany

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Specifications and Other Information of Our 4,4′-Dihydroxybenzophenone CAS 611-99-4

Identification Methods

HNMR, HPLC

Purity

99.5% min

Loss on Drying

≤0.5%

Shelf Life

2 years

Storage

Under room temperature away from light

Known Application

  1. UV absorber
    This compound is often used as a UV absorber, especially in sunscreen products and polymer materials to prevent UV-induced degradation. In plastics, rubbers and coatings, 4,4′-dihydroxybenzophenone can be used as an additive to enhance the anti-aging and light stability of the material and extend its service life.
  2. Pharmaceutical intermediates
    4,4′-Dihydroxybenzophenone can be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant drugs. The presence of its hydroxyl and carbonyl groups makes it a key starting material for the preparation of biologically active molecules (such as benzimidazole, quinazoline, etc.).
  3. Building blocks in organic synthesis
    As an important building block in organic synthesis, this compound can be used to prepare various organic ligands and functional materials. Since the phenolic hydroxyl group in its structure can participate in a variety of chemical reactions, such as acylation, alkylation and condensation reactions, it has important applications in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and dyes.
  4. Polymer Stabilizer
    In the polymer industry, 4,4′-dihydroxybenzophenone is used as an antioxidant and light stabilizer, especially for improving the light resistance and anti-aging properties of materials such as polyurethane, polyester and polystyrene. This additive can effectively prevent the degradation of materials under ultraviolet radiation and is particularly suitable for plastics and coatings for outdoor applications.
  5. Functional dyes and pigments
    The compound can also be used to synthesize dyes and pigments with photoluminescent properties for use in optical materials and electronic displays. The structure of its phenolic hydroxyl group can be further modified to optimize the color properties and stability of the dye.
  6. Analytical reagents
    In analytical chemistry, it can be used as a colorimetric reagent or standard to detect the content of certain metal ions or organic matter.

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