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2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone, 98+%
Description
2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone is used as the raw material of ultraviolet absorbers in cosmetics, plastics, resins and rubber. It is used as pharmaceutical intermediates and light-sensitive materials. It is also used as pharmaceutical adjuvant.
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.
2,2′,4,4′-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone is used as the raw material of ultraviolet absorbers in cosmetics, plastics, resins and rubber. It is used as pharmaceutical intermediates and light-sensitive materials. It is also used as pharmaceutical adjuvant.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry condition in well sealed containers.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 198°C to 203°C |
Density | 1.216 |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 1914746 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 246.22 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 205-028-9 |
RTECSNumber | DJ1892000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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