Benzophenone

Molecular Structure of Benzophenone (CAS NO.119-61-9):

IUPAC Name: diphenylmethanone
Molecular formula C₁₃H₁₀O
Molar mass 182.217 g/mol
Melting point 47.9 °C
H bond acceptors: 1
H bond donors: 0
Freely Rotating Bonds: 2
Polar Surface Area: 17.07Ų
Index of Refraction: 1.583
Molar Refractivity: 56.04 cm³
Molar Volume: 167.5 cm³
Surface Tension: 42.1 dyne/cm
Density: 1.087 g/cm³
Flash Point: 123.7 °C
Melting point: 47-51 °C(lit.)
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 54.58 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 305.4 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.000823 mmHg at 25°C
InChI
InChI=1/C13H10O/c14-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
Smiles
c1(C(c2ccccc2)=O)ccccc1
EINECS: 204-337-6
Water Solubility: insoluble (<0.1 g/100 mL at 25 ºC)
Merck: 14,1098
BRN: 1238185
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents. Combustible
Product Categories: Pharmaceutical Intermediates; Additives for Plastic;Organics; Fluorescent Labels and Indicators; Analytical Chemistry; Environmental Endocrine Disruptors; Estradiol, etc. (Environmental Endocrine Disruptors); Functional Materials; Photopolymerization Initiators; Fluorescent Labels & Indicators

Hazard Codes: Xi,N,Xn,F
Risk Statements: 36/37/38-52/53-50/53-67-65-62-51/53-48/20-11 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
R52/53:Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 
R50/53:Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 
R67:Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. 
R65:Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. 
R62:Risk of impaired fertility. 
R51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 
R48/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. 
R11:Highly flammable.
Safety Statements: 26-61-37/39-29-60-36-62-36/37-33-16-9 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. 
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 
S29:Do not empty into drains. 
S60:This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. 
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing. 
S62:If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. 
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 
S33:Take precautionary measures against static discharges. 
S16:Keep away from sources of ignition. 
S9:Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
RIDADR: UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany: 2
F: 10
HazardClass: 9

  Benzophenone , with CAS number of 119-61-9, can be called Benzene, benzoyl- ; Diphenylmethanone ; alpha-Oxodiphenylmethane ; alpha-Oxoditane ; Methanone, diphenyl- ; Ketone, diphenyl . It can be used as a photo initiator in UV-curing applications such as inks, imaging, and clear coatings in the printing industry.