2-Hydroxybenzophenone

Name: 2-Hydroxybenzophenone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049595

About 2-Hydroxybenzophenone

2-Hydroxybenzophenone (CAS 117-99-7) is a metabolite / degradant standard offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C13H10O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 198.22 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2-hydroxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone. Alternative names: o-Benzoylphenol and 2-Benzoylphenol.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across 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

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Hydroxybenzophenone
Catalogue No.	VQ-049595
CAS Number	117-99-7
IUPAC name	(2-hydroxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
Molecular formula	C₁₃H₁₀O₂
Molecular weight	198.22 g/mol
Exact mass	198.0681
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HJIAMFHSAAEUKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2O
PubChem CID	8348

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	o-Benzoylphenol, 2-Benzoylphenol, Methanone, (2-hydroxyphenyl)phenyl-, Benzophenone, 2-hydroxy-, Phenyl 2-Hydroxyphenyl ketone, (2-Hydroxyphenyl)phenylmethanone, oBenzoylphenol, oHydroxybenzophenone, Benzophenone, 2hydroxy, Phenyl 2Hydroxyphenyl ketone, Benzophenone, 2hydroxy (8CI)

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 2-Hydroxybenzophenone?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxybenzophenone is 117-99-7. It is also known as o-Benzoylphenol, 2-Benzoylphenol, Methanone, (2-hydroxyphenyl)phenyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxybenzophenone?

2-Hydroxybenzophenone has the molecular formula C13H10O2 and a molecular weight of 198.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2-hydroxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Hydroxybenzophenone can I order?

We supply 2-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 2-Hydroxybenzophenone?

Yes. Every lot of 2-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 2-Hydroxybenzophenone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-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.