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Benzophenone
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Benzophenone |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Benzophenone;Diphenyl ketone;Phenyl ketone |
| Chinese name | 二苯甲酮 |
| Chinese synonyms | 二苯酮;苯甲酰苯;苯酮 |
| Chemical category | Photoinitiators |
| CAS No. | 119-61-9 |
| EINECS No. | 204-337-6 |
| Molecular formula | C13H10O |
| Molecular weight | 182.22 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; melting point 47–49°C; water ≤0.1%; volatile matter ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline solid, Type II photoinitiator, good solubility in UV-curable systems
Application scenarios
UV-curable coatings, inks, adhesives; fragrance fixative; UV absorber intermediate