2-Hydroxybenzophenone

CAS: 117-99-7

Ref. 3D-FH70191

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxybenzophenone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Hydroxybenzophenone is a phenolic compound that has been used as an intermediate in the production of other organic compounds. It is also used to study the reaction mechanism of 2-hydroxylation reactions and protonation reactions. Protonation of 2-hydroxybenzophenone with calcium stearate yields calcium 2,2'-dihydroxybenzoate, which is then hydrolyzed to release hydrogen gas. The hydroxyl group on the benzene ring coordinates with the phosphate group on phosphite to form a hydrogen bond. This process can be catalyzed by sodium carbonate. The uv absorption spectra show two maxima at 254 and 280 nm due to the presence of both hydroxyl groups and carbonyl groups.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 198.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder