Benzophenone
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CAS#: 119-61-9

Description: Benzophenone is a photo initiator in UV-curing applications such as inks, imaging, and clear coatings in the printing industry. Benzophenone prevents ultraviolet (UV) light from damaging scents and colors in products such as perfumes and soaps.


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Benzophenone
CAS# 119-61-9

Theoretical Analysis

Hodoodo Cat#: H558460
Name: Benzophenone
CAS#: 119-61-9
Chemical Formula: C13H10O
Exact Mass: 182.07
Molecular Weight: 182.200
Elemental Analysis: C, 85.69; H, 5.53; O, 8.78

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Synonym: Benzophenone; Diphenyl ketone; Diphenylketone; Diphenylmethanone;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: Benzophenone

InChi Key: RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C13H10O/c14-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H

SMILES Code: O=C(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >3 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.03.00

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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 182.20 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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