4-Hydroxybenzophenone
[CAS# 1137-42-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic ketone
• Name: 4-Hydroxybenzophenone
• Synonyms: (4-Hydroxyphenyl)phenyl-methanone
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 198.22
• CAS Registry Number: 1137-42-4
• EC Number: 214-507-1

Properties

• Melting point: 132-135 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335