2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone

CAS Number: 131-56-6

Molecular Formula: C13H10O3

About 2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone

2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone (CAS 131-56-6) is a critical high purity fine chemical with >= 99% purity (Pharma/API purity) utilized in the API intermediates market for the synthesis of complex benzophenone derivatives and as a stabilizer in pharmaceutical formulations to enhance drug bioavailability. Benzoresorcinol serve...

2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone Specifications

CAS Number

131-56-6

Molecular Formula

C13H10O3

Molecular Weight

214.22 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone

Canonical SMILES

Oc1ccc(c(O)c1)C(=O)c2ccccc2

InChI Key

ZXDDPOHVAMWLBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

131-56-6

Molecular Formula

C13H10O3

Molecular Weight

214.22 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone

Canonical SMILES

Oc1ccc(c(O)c1)C(=O)c2ccccc2

InChI Key

ZXDDPOHVAMWLBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

214.22 g/mol

UV Absorber

A versatile ultraviolet light stabilizer primarily used in cosmetics, sunscreens, and personal care products to protect skin from harmful radiation and prevent product discoloration

Polymer Additive

An effective photostabilizer utilized in the plastics and coatings industries to prevent the degradation, brittleness, and fading of materials like polyethylene, PVC, and varnishes exposed to sunlight

Chemical Intermediate

A fundamental building block and precursor used in the synthesis of other high-performance benzophenone derivatives and specialized UV-absorbing agents

Analytical Reagent

A functional compound employed in research and analytical chemistry for the detection of metal ions and the study of photochemical processes

Pharmaceutical Research Tool

A medicinal chemistry intermediate investigated for its potential in drug formulation and its protective effects against oxidative stress and hepatotoxicity in biological models.