4-Methoxybenzophenone

CAS NO.：611-94-9
Empirical Formula: C14H12O2
Molecular Weight: 212.24
MDL number: MFCD00008403
EINECS: 210-285-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-03-19 17:05:52

What is 4-Methoxybenzophenone?

Chemical properties

WHITE TO YELLOW-ORANGE CRYSTALLINE SOLID

The Uses of 4-Methoxybenzophenone

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 geotrop ism. 4-Methoxybenzophenone is also used as a photopolymerization catalyst.

The Uses of 4-Methoxybenzophenone

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.

Preparation

Obtained by reaction of 4-methoxybenzoyl chloride with benzene in the presence –of aluminium chloride.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Chemistry Letters, 6, p. 1099, 1977
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 110, p. 1556, 1988
Tetrahedron Letters, 40, p. 3109, 1999 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(99)00476-1

Properties of 4-Methoxybenzophenone

Melting point:	60-63 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	354-356 °C (lit.)
Density	1.1035 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.6000 (estimate)
Flash point:	354-356°C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	almost transparency in Methanol
form	Crystalline Solid
color	White to yellow-orange
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	1104713
CAS DataBase Reference	611-94-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Methanone, (4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl-(611-94-9)

Safety information for 4-Methoxybenzophenone

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.