Benzophenone-6

Benzophenone-6

CAS Number
131-54-4
Molecular Formula
C15H14O5

About Benzophenone-6

Benzophenone-6 (CAS 131-54-4) is increasingly requested by North American personal care and cosmetic manufacturers as a high purity fine chemicals building block, valued for its specialized ability to absorb ultraviolet radiation and protect delicate aromatic scents and colors from photodegradation. 2,2'-Dihydroxy-4,4'...

Benzophenone-6 Specifications

CAS Number
131-54-4
Molecular Formula
C15H14O5
IUPAC Name
bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone
Canonical SMILES
COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=C(C=C(C=C2)OC)O)O
InChI Key
SODJJEXAWOSSON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H14O5/c1-19-9-3-5-11(13(16)7-9)15(18)12-6-4-10(20-2)8-14(12)17/h3-8,16-17H,1-2H3
Hazard Classes and Categories
Skin Irrit. 2 (20.1%) Eye Irrit. 2 (20.1%) STOT SE 3 (19.6%) Aquatic Chronic 2 (50.9%)

Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry

An ultraviolet (UV) filter and absorber used in sunscreens, anti-aging creams, lotions, and hair care products to protect both the skin and formulation from UV-induced damage

Plastics and Polymers Industry

A light stabilizer and UV absorber used to prevent photo-oxidative degradation in plastics like polyesters and polystyrene

Coatings and Inks Industry

A UV stabilizer and curing additive used in industrial paints, coatings, and inks to enhance lightfastness and protect against color fading

Organic Chemistry and Research

A versatile building block and chemical intermediate used as a photo-reactive probe, dye component, or catalyst in organic synthesis and biotechnology studies

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Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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