Benzophenone-3 (CAS 131-57-7)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

BENZOPHENONE-3

Cat. NoKC.210075 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaC14H12O3 CAS131-57-7 Molecular Weight228.24 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

Environmental hazard

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2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone appears as white to off-white or light yellow powder. (NTP, 1992)

CIR ingredient: Benzophenone-3
Used as an ultraviolet light absorber and stabilizer (especially in plastics), photostabilizer for synthetic resins, and topical sunscreen agent; [HSDB]
Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
Sunscreening Agents.

Physical Description	2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone appears as white to off-white or light yellow powder. (NTP, 1992)
Color/Form	Colorless crystals
Odor	Weak odor
Melting Point	151 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	302 to 320 °F at 5 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	100 °C (212 °F) - closed cup
Density	1.32 at 25 °C
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	0.00000142 [mmHg]
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

IUPAC Name	(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
Molecular Formula	C14H12O3
Molecular Weight	228.24 g/mol
CAS	131-57-7
SMILES	COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)O
InChIKey	DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.210075
Pack sizes	500GM

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