Benzophenone

Description

Benzophenone is identified by CAS 119-61-9, molecular formula C13H10O and molecular weight 182.07 g/mol. UNII 701M4TTV9O; ChEBI 41308; InChIKey RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 582.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 305.4; Boiling Point: 305.9 °C.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• Benzophenone appears as white solid with a flowery odor. May float or sink in water. (USCG, 1999)
• Dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid; Large Crystals; Liquid; Large Crystals; Dry Powder
• White solid with sweet, rose-like odor; [Hawley] White crystalline solid with a pleasant odor; [MSDSonline]
• Solid
• WHITE CRYSTALS WITH FLOWERY ODOR.
• white rhombic crystals or flakes with a mild powdery floral odour

Regulatory Status

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented Uses

• Used in perfumes, flavoring agents, and organic synthesis; Also used as an inhibitor of styrene polymerization, a photoinitiator, an ultraviolet curing agent, and an additive (plastics, cosmetics, coatings, and adhesives); [HSDB] Occurs naturally in some foods; [AIHA] Benzophenone (BZP), and substituted BZP numbered 1-12, trade mark Uvinul, are photo-screen agents widely used in sunscreens and in cosmetics, such as antiaging creams and hair sprays and shampoos, paints, and plastics. [Kanerva, p. 1755]
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]
• Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other]
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
• Fixative for heavy perfumes, such as geranium, new-mown hay, especially when used in soaps. In the manufacture of antihistamines, hypnotics, insecticides.
• Organic synthesis; … derivatives are used as ultraviolet absorbers; flavoring; … polymerization inhibitor for styrene

Synonyms

BENZOPHENONE; 119-61-9; diphenylmethanone; Diphenyl ketone; Benzoylbenzene; Methanone, diphenyl-; Phenyl ketone; alpha-Oxoditane; Ketone, diphenyl; Diphenylketone; Benzene, benzoyl-; alpha-Oxodiphenylmethane; Kayacure bp; DTXSID0021961; Adjutan 6016; Caswell No. 081G

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Benzophenone?

CAS 119-61-9; molecular formula C13H10O; molecular weight 182.07 g/mol.

What other names is Benzophenone known by?

BENZOPHENONE, 119-61-9, diphenylmethanone, Diphenyl ketone, Benzoylbenzene, Methanone, diphenyl-.

What is the regulatory status of Benzophenone?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Benzophenone classified as hazardous?

1.8% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (84 of 4790).

What are the key physical properties of Benzophenone?

Boiling Point: 582.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 305.4; Boiling Point: 305.9 °C; Boiling Point: 305.00 to 307.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

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