Basic information
- Name:
Bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone
- Superlist Name:
- 2,2'-Dihydroxy-4,4'-dimethoxybenzophenone
- CAS No.:
131-54-4
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C15H14O5
- Molecular Weight:
- 274.29
- Synonyms:
- Benzophenone,2,2'-dihydroxy-4,4'-dimethoxy- (6CI,8CI);4,4'-Dimethoxy-2,2'-dihydroxybenzophenone;Benzophenone 6;Cyasorb UV 12;NSC 40149;Seesorb 107;Uvinul 3049;Uvinul D 49;
- EINECS:
- 205-027-3
- Density:
- 1.291 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 133-136 ºC
- Boiling Point:
- 439.3 ºC at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 164.4 ºC
- Solubility:
- solubility in water is negligible
- Appearance:
- Yellow crystalline powder
- Hazard Symbols:
Xi- Risk Codes:
- 36/37/38
- Safety Description:
- 26-37/39-22 Details
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Chemistry
Molecular Structure:
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Molecular Formula: C15H14O5
Molecular Weight: 274.2687
IUPAC Name: Bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone
Synonyms of Bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone (CAS NO.131-54-4): 2,2'-Dihydroxy-4,4'-dimethoxybenzophenone (8CI) ; 4,4'-Dimethoxy-2,2'-dihydroxybenzophenone ; 4-08-00-03505 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) ; BRN 1887087 ; Benzophenone-6 ; Caswell No. 353C ; Cyasorb UV 12 ; EINECS 205-027-3 ; NSC 40149 ; UNII-7813J9CS1G ; Uvinul D 49 ; Benzophenone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-4,4'-dimethoxy- ; Methanone, bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-
CAS NO: 131-54-4
Classification Code: Mutation data
Melting point: 133-136 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.605
Molar Refractivity: 73.16 cm3
Molar Volume: 212.4 cm3
Surface Tension: 51.9 dyne/cm
Density: 1.291 g/cm3
Flash Point: 164.4 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 72.31 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 439.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 2.49E-08 mmHg at 25°C
Uses
Bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone (CAS NO.131-54-4) is a kind of light stabilizer benzophenone used to be ultraviolet absorbent.
Production
After the condensation reaction of chloroformyl chloride and m-Dimethyl bengene,the product is hydrolyzed and acidulated to get Bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone (CAS NO.131-54-4).
Toxicity Data With Reference
| 1. | mma-sat 10 µg/plate | JACTDZ Journal of the American College of Toxicology. 2 (5)(1983),35. |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Safety Information of Bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone (CAS NO.131-54-4):
Hazard Codes:Xi 
Risk Statements:36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Safety Statements:26-37/39-22
26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
22:Do not breathe dust
WGK Germany:3
RTECS:DJ0900000
Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.

