2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 131-55-5
• Molecular Formula: C13H10O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 246.218
• MDL Number: MFCD00002278
• InChI Key: WXNRYSGJLQFHBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone, bis 2,4-dihydroxyphenyl methanone, benzophenone-2, uvinol d-50, uvinul d-50, methanone, bis 2,4-dihydroxyphenyl, 2,4,2',4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone, unii-prr8k3h9vn, 2,2',4,4'-tetrehydroxybenzophenone, prr8k3h9vn
• PubChem CID: 8571
• IUPAC Name: bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)C(=O)C2=C(C=C(C=C2)O)O

• Melting Point: 198°C to 203°C
• Density: 1.216
• Quantity: 25 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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only