Description

(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-Phenyl-Methanone is a specialized aromatic ketone derivative, also known as a benzophenone analog, with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring two phenolic hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating light-absorbing compounds and functional polymers. This product is essential for research and development chemists, as well as manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, seeking to develop novel UV stabilizers, photoinitiators, or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• UV Absorber / Light Stabilizer Precursor: Used in the production of benzophenone-type UV filters for coatings, plastics, and personal care formulations.
• Photoinitiator Synthesis: Acts as a core component in the manufacture of photoinitiators for UV-curable inks, adhesives, and resins.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as an intermediate in the development of new herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce photoactive or stabilizing functional groups into specialty polymer chains.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry, particularly in reactions involving phenolic ketones.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-Phenyl-Methanone
CAS No.	92092-63-2
Molecular Formula	C13H10O3
Molecular Weight	214.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone; Benzophenone-1; (2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone; 2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone; UV-0; Uvinul 400; Resbenzophenone; Phenyl(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone
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Quality Control

Our (2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-Phenyl-Methanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and melting point determination, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Melting Point	142°C - 147°C
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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