4-Methylbenzophenone
SIAL/00373 - analytical standard
CAS Number: 134-84-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C14H12O
Molecular Weight: 196.24
EC Number: 205-159-1
MDL Number: MFCD00008553
Linear Formula: CH3C6H4COC6H5
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care pharmaceutical |
assay | ≥98.5% (GC) |
bp | 326 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C14H12O/c1-11-7-9-13(1 |
InChI key | WXPWZZHELZEVPO-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 56.5-57 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | Cc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)c2ccccc2 |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Analysis Note: | The purity is calculated based on the principle of mass balance and is mentioned on the CoA |
Application: | 4-Methylbenzophenone may be used as a reference standard for the determination of the analyte in breakfast cereals, paperboard food packaging and packed milk by various chromatography techniques. |
General description: | 4-Methylbenzophenone is a photo-initiator for printing inks, mainly applied to the cardboard boxes used for packing. It is reported to be a non-genotoxic carcinogen. However, it can contaminate foodstuffs when it comes in contact with the package contents. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98.5% (GC) |
bp | 326 °C (lit.) |
mp | 56.5-57 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 77101502 |