2,4,6-Trimethylbenzophenone

CAS: 954-16-5

Ref. 3D-FT70717

Product Information

• Name: 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzophenone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzophenone is a reactive compound that can be used to synthesize other compounds. It has been shown to react with lithium cations in solvents and ionic liquids. This reaction is catalyzed by Friedel-Crafts chemistry. 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzophenone can be analyzed using magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. The chemical structure of 2,4,6-trimethylbenzophenone includes a dipole and a carbonyl group. The chloride anion is present on the molecule as well. This compound has been shown to have low energy levels due to its solute properties. 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzophenone also reacts with magnesium in carbon tetrachloride or with chloride in water at low temperatures to form chloromethylphenylmagnesium bromide or chloromethylphenylchloride respectively.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 224.3 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H16O/c1-11-9-12(2)15(13(3)10-11)16(17)14-7-5-4-6-8-14/h4-10H,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=HPAFOABSQZMTHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(C)c(C(=O)c2ccccc2)c(C)c1