The CAS registry number of Methanone,(2-hydroxyphenyl)(4-hydroxyphenyl)- is 606-12-2. The systematic name is (2-hydroxyphenyl)(4-hydroxyphenyl)methanone. In addition, the molecular formula is C₁₃H₁₀O₃ and the molecular weight is 214.22. It is a kind of light yellow needle crystal or white powder. What's more, it is soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, cold benzene and ice acetic acid, and almost insoluble in cold water.

Physical properties about this chemical are: (1)ACD/LogP: 3.16; (2)#H bond acceptors: 3; (3)#H bond donors: 2; (4)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (5)Polar Surface Area: 35.53 Å²; (6)Index of Refraction: 1.647; (7)Molar Refractivity: 59.8 cm³; (8)Molar Volume: 164.4 cm³; (9)Polarizability: 23.71 ×10^-24cm3; (10)Surface Tension: 59.6 dyne/cm; (11)Density: 1.302 g/cm³; (12)Flash Point: 200 °C; (13)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 65.69 kJ/mol; (14)Boiling Point: 383.6 °C at 760 mmHg; (15)Vapour Pressure: 1.97E-06 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of Methanone,(2-hydroxyphenyl)(4-hydroxyphenyl)-: it can be prepared by m-benzenediol and benzoyl chloride. The m-benzenediol also can react with trichlorotoluene to give this chemical. In addition, it can be prepared by m-benzenediol react and benzoic acid.

Uses of Methanone,(2-hydroxyphenyl)(4-hydroxyphenyl)-: it can be used as ultraviolet ray absorber. And it has a good compatibility with most synthetic resin. So it can apply to polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, epoxy resin, cellulose resin, unsaturated polyester, coating and synthetic rubber.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(c1ccccc1O)c2ccc(O)cc2
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C13H10O3/c14-10-7-5-9(6-8-10)13(16)11-3-1-2-4-12(11)15/h1-8,14-15H
(3)InChIKey: HUYKZYIAFUBPAQ-UHFFFAOYAW