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Benzophenone

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Diphenyl ketone, Diphenylmethanone, NSC 8077

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Linear Formula:
(C6H5)2CO
CAS Number:
119-61-9
Molecular Weight:
182.22
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329831072
MDL number:
MFCD00003076
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1238185
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 108 °C)

API family

benzophenone

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

bp

305 °C (lit.)

mp

47-51 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=C(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2

InChI

1S/C13H10O/c14-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H

InChI key

RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Benzophenone EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 1B - STOT RE 2 Oral

target_organs

Liver,Kidney

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

flash_point_f

280.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

138 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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