3-Hydroxybenzophenone

Name: 3-Hydroxybenzophenone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047555

About 3-Hydroxybenzophenone

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Hydroxybenzophenone, a metabolite or degradation product of Benzophenone registered under CAS number 13020-57-0. With the molecular formula C13H10O2, it has a molar mass of 198.22 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (3-hydroxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone. Alternative names: m-Hydroxybenzophenone and (3-Hydroxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Benzophenone, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Benzophenone

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Benzophenone.

Benzophenone impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxybenzophenone
Catalogue No.	VQ-047555
CAS Number	13020-57-0
IUPAC name	(3-hydroxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
Molecular formula	C₁₃H₁₀O₂
Molecular weight	198.22 g/mol
Exact mass	198.0681
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	SHULEACXTONYPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC(=CC=C2)O
PubChem CID	83050

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	m-Hydroxybenzophenone, (3-Hydroxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone, Methanone, (3-hydroxyphenyl)phenyl-, (3-Hydroxy-phenyl)-phenyl-methanone, (3-Hydroxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone #, 3-Hydroxy-benzophenon, 3-hydroxyphenyl phenyl ketone, 3-Hydroxybenzophenone, 98+%, (3-hydroxyphenyl)-phenyl-methanone, Methanone, (3-hydroxyphenyl)(phenyl)-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Hydroxybenzophenone?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxybenzophenone is 13020-57-0. It is also known as m-Hydroxybenzophenone, (3-Hydroxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone, Methanone, (3-hydroxyphenyl)phenyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxybenzophenone?

3-Hydroxybenzophenone has the molecular formula C13H10O2 and a molecular weight of 198.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3-hydroxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone.

What is 3-Hydroxybenzophenone used for?

3-Hydroxybenzophenone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Benzophenone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Hydroxybenzophenone can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxybenzophenone in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Hydroxybenzophenone?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxybenzophenone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3-Hydroxybenzophenone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Hydroxybenzophenone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.