00373

4-Methylbenzophenone

analytical standard

• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄COC₆H₅
• CAS Number: 134-84-9
• Molecular Weight: 196.24
• EC Number: 205-159-1
• MDL number: MFCD00008553
• UNSPSC Code: 77101502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329747052
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98.5% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• bp: 326 °C (lit.)
• mp: 56.5-57 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care; pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• SMILES string: Cc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)c2ccccc2
• InChI: 1S/C14H12O/c1-11-7-9-13(10-8-11)14(15)12-5-3-2-4-6-12/h2-10H,1H3
• InChI key: WXPWZZHELZEVPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

4-Methylbenzophenone is a photo-initiator for printing inks, mainly applied to the cardboard boxes used for packing. It is reported to be a non-genotoxic carcinogen. However, it can contaminate foodstuffs when it comes in contact with the package contents.

Application

4-Methylbenzophenone may be used as a reference standard for the determination of the analyte in breakfast cereals, paperboard food packaging and packed milk by various chromatography techniques.

Analysis Note

The purity is calculated based on the principle of mass balance and is mentioned on the CoA

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H373,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P273 - P314 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - STOT RE 2 Oral
• Target Organs: Kidney,Liver
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable