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Benzophenone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A107390I
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.
ApplicationsBenzophenone 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.
Specifications
Benzophenone | |
47°C to 50°C | |
305°C | |
99% | |
C13H10O | |
5000 g | |
1238185 | |
benzophenone, diphenyl ketone, benzoylbenzene, phenyl ketone, methanone, diphenyl, alpha-oxoditane, ketone, diphenyl, benzene, benzoyl, alpha-oxodiphenylmethane, diphenylketone | |
RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
diphenylmethanone | |
3102 | |
182.22 |
119-61-9 | |
1.111 | |
138°C (280°F) | |
Pleasant | |
MFCD00003076 | |
UN3077 | |
14,1098 | |
Soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether. Insoluble in water. | |
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2 | |
182.222 | |
CHEBI:41308 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
119-61-9 | |
182.222 | |
RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
3102 | |
diphenylmethanone |
C13H10O | |
MFCD00003076 | |
benzophenone, diphenyl ketone, benzoylbenzene, phenyl ketone, methanone, diphenyl, alpha-oxoditane, ketone, diphenyl, benzene, benzoyl, alpha-oxodiphenylmethane, diphenylketone | |
CHEBI:41308 | |
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2 |
Safety and Handling
P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
H351-H373-H500
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
RUO – Research Use Only