Benzophenone (Standard)
Benzophenone (Standard) is the analytical standard of Benzophenone. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Benzophenone standard is a photosensitizer, that absorbs UV light, transfers its energy to DNA, and triggers DNA damage. Benzophenone standard can be used as the fragrance enhancer, ultraviolet curing agent, additive in plastics, or the flavor ingredient. Benzophenone standard can also be used in the manufacturing of insecticides, agricultural chemicals, hypnotics, antihistamines, and other pharmaceuticals. Benzophenone standard exhibits certain carcinogenicity in mouse/rat models under long term exposure. Benzophenone standard exhibits estrogenic activity.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- CAS No.: 119-61-9
- Formula: C13H10O
- Molecular Weight:182.22
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Product Information
The compound is the grade of analytical standard, which is the reference standard supplied assay. It is commonly used in qualitative, quantitative and methodological research experiments in HPLC, GC and MS.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 119-61-9
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 182.22
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Formula C13H10O
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O=C(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Purity & Documentation
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF); Silano V, et al., Safety of benzophenone to be used as flavouring. EFSA J. 2017 Nov 14;15(11):e05013. [Content Brief]
[2]. Rhodes MC, et al., Carcinogenesis studies of benzophenone in rats and mice. Food Chem Toxicol. 2007 May;45(5):843-51. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)