Benzophenone (CAS 119-61-9)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

BENZOPHENONE

Cat. NoKC.210073 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaC13H10O CAS119-61-9 Molecular Weight182.22 g/mol

Pack sizes 250GM500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Health hazard

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Benzophenone can cause cancer according to California Labor Code.

Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]
Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other]
Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
Fixative for heavy perfumes, such as geranium, new-mown hay, especially when used in soaps. In the manufacture of antihistamines, hypnotics, insecticides.

Physical Description	Benzophenone appears as white solid with a flowery odor. May float or sink in water. (USCG, 1999)
Color/Form	Orthorhombic prisms from alcohol (alpha); monoclinic prisms (beta)
Odor	Geranium-like odor
Melting Point	alpha-118.6 °F; beta-79 °F; gamma-117 °F. (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	582.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	greater than 270 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density	1.085 at 122 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	Insoluble (<1 mg/ml at 77 °F) (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	0.00193 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	Index of refraction = 1.6077 at 19 °C

IUPAC Name	diphenylmethanone
Molecular Formula	C13H10O
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
CAS	119-61-9
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey	RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.210073
Pack sizes	250GM · 500GM

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.