Description

Benzophenone Azine is a versatile organic compound widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and functional materials. Its unique molecular structure, featuring the azine functional group, makes it valuable for applications requiring photoactive or chelating properties. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Photoinitiator & UV-Curing Agent: Acts as a photoactive component in formulations for UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent: Functions as a ligand in coordination chemistry for catalysis and metal complex formation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including condensation and cyclization processes in research and development.
• Polymer Additive: Can be utilized as a stabilizer or functional additive to impart specific properties to polymer matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzophenone Azine
CAS No.	983-79-9
Molecular Formula	C26H20N2
Molecular Weight	360.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzophenone hydrazone; Diphenyl ketazine; Benzophenone hydrazone azine; 1,2-Bis(diphenylmethylene)hydrazine; NSC 403697; Benzophenone azine; (Diphenylmethylene)azine; Benzophenoneazine
EINECS	213-574-5

Quality Control

Our Benzophenone Azine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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