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2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone is used as a broad-band filter in sunscreens cosmetic products in order to protect the skin from the deleterious effects of the sun. It acts as a reagent in the gravimetric determination of copper(II). Further, it is used in the preparation of poly[(2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone) propylene], which is a polymeric ligand useful for the synthesis of metal/ligand polychelates.

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Applications
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone is used as a broad-band filter in sunscreens cosmetic products in order to protect the skin from the deleterious effects of the sun. It acts as a reagent in the gravimetric determination of copper(II). Further, it is used in the preparation of poly[(2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone) propylene], which is a polymeric ligand useful for the synthesis of metal/ligand polychelates.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 131-57-7
Molecular Formula C14H12O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 228.247
MDL Number MFCD00008387
InChI Key DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym oxybenzone, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, benzophenone-3, oxybenzon, 4-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone, 2-benzoyl-5-methoxyphenol, oxibenzona, oxybenzonum, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl phenyl methanone, anuvex
PubChem CID 4632
ChEBI CHEBI:34283
IUPAC Name (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
SMILES COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)O

Specifications

Melting Point 62°C to 65°C
Density 1.3
Boiling Point ∼150°C (5mmHg)
Flash Point 216°C (420°F)
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 1913145
Merck Index 14,6954
Solubility Information Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 228.25
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
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