4-Methoxybenzophenone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Methoxybenzophenone and its analogues showed diverse plant growth-regulating actions such as inhibition of shoot and root growth, induction of chlorosis, and a disturbance in phototropism or geotropism. It is also used as a photo polymerization catalyst.

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Applications
4-Methoxybenzophenone and its analogues showed diverse plant growth-regulating actions such as inhibition of shoot and root growth, induction of chlorosis, and a disturbance in phototropism or geotropism. It is also used as a photo polymerization catalyst.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 611-94-9
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 212.248
• MDL Number: MFCD00008403
• InChI Key: SWFHGTMLYIBPPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-methoxybenzophenone, 4-methoxyphenyl phenyl methanone, p-methoxybenzophenone, benzophenone, 4-methoxy, methanone, 4-methoxyphenyl phenyl, phenyl p-anisyl ketone, 4-benzoylanisole, 4-methoxyphenyl phenylmethanone, unii-i4xj07373m, 4-methoxyphenyl-phenylmethanone
• PubChem CID: 69146
• IUPAC Name: (4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
• SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 60°C to 63°C
• Boiling Point: 354°C to 356°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1104713
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 212.25
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methoxybenzophenone

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