Description

(4-Hydroxyphenyl)(4-(Prop-2-Yn-1-Yloxy)Phenyl)Methanone is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzophenone core functionalized with both a phenolic hydroxyl group and a propargyl ether moiety. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a photoactive or cross-linkable benzophenone scaffold.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: The alkyne (propynyl) group enables participation in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions, facilitating the modular construction of complex molecules and bioconjugates.
• Polymer Science & Material Chemistry: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including photosensitive resins, advanced coatings, and functionalized surfaces.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as an intermediate in the design and synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: The rigid, conjugated benzophenone structure is useful in creating core units for organic electronic materials and display technologies.
• UV Absorber / Photoinitiator Precursor: The benzophenone moiety can be utilized to develop compounds with UV-absorbing or photoinitiating properties for coatings and inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Hydroxyphenyl)(4-(Prop-2-Yn-1-Yloxy)Phenyl)Methanone
CAS No.	1208395-99-6
Molecular Formula	C16H12O3
Molecular Weight	252.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Hydroxy-4-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)benzophenone; 4-(Prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)benzophenone-4'-ol; 4'-Hydroxy-4-(propargyloxy)benzophenone; Propargyl Ether of 4,4'-Dihydroxybenzophenone; Benzophenone Derivative CAS 1208395-99-6; BHPP; Light-sensitive Benzophenone Intermediate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of (4-Hydroxyphenyl)(4-(Prop-2-Yn-1-Yloxy)Phenyl)Methanone adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks, and specifications can be aligned with cGMP standards for advanced pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.