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Benzophenone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number aaa1073930
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119-61-9
C13H10O
182.222
MFCD00003076
RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
benzophenone, diphenyl ketone, benzoylbenzene, phenyl ketone, methanone, diphenyl, alpha-oxoditane, ketone, diphenyl, benzene, benzoyl, alpha-oxodiphenylmethane, diphenylketone
3102
CHEBI:41308
diphenylmethanone
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
This item is not returnable. View return policy
119-61-9
C13H10O
182.222
MFCD00003076
RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
benzophenone, diphenyl ketone, benzoylbenzene, phenyl ketone, methanone, diphenyl, alpha-oxoditane, ketone, diphenyl, benzene, benzoyl, alpha-oxodiphenylmethane, diphenylketone
3102
CHEBI:41308
diphenylmethanone
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

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
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

Hazard Category H351-H373-H500
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 204-337-6
RTECSNumber DI9950000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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