4-Methylbenzophenone

Name: 4-Methylbenzophenone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050878

About 4-Methylbenzophenone

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Methylbenzophenone, a process intermediate or related compound of Orphenadrine registered under CAS number 134-84-9. Its molecular formula is C14H12O and its molecular weight is 196.24 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (4-methylphenyl)-phenylmethanone. It is also known as Methanone, (4-methylphenyl)phenyl- or phenyl(p-tolyl)methanone.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Orphenadrine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 4-Methylbenzophenone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Orphenadrine

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

Orphenadrine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Methylbenzophenone
Catalogue No.	VQ-050878
CAS Number	134-84-9
IUPAC name	(4-methylphenyl)-phenylmethanone
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₂O
Molecular weight	196.24 g/mol
Exact mass	196.0888
InChIKey	WXPWZZHELZEVPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
PubChem CID	8652

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	Methanone, (4-methylphenyl)phenyl-, phenyl(p-tolyl)methanone, p-Methylbenzophenone, (4-Methylphenyl)(phenyl)methanone, Phenyl p-tolyl ketone, p-Benzoyltoluene, 4-benzoyltoluene, p-Benzophenone, methyl-, (4-methylphenyl)phenylmethanone, 4-methylphenyl phenyl ketone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P305 + P351 + P338, P330, P337 + P317, 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

Other grades of CAS 134-84-9

LR

4-Methylbenzophenone, LR

CAS: 134-84-9
Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O
MW: 196.24 g/mol

VQ-020632

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Methylbenzophenone?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Methylbenzophenone is 134-84-9. It is also known as Methanone, (4-methylphenyl)phenyl-, phenyl(p-tolyl)methanone, p-Methylbenzophenone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methylbenzophenone?

4-Methylbenzophenone has the molecular formula C14H12O and a molecular weight of 196.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (4-methylphenyl)-phenylmethanone.

What is 4-Methylbenzophenone used for?

4-Methylbenzophenone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Orphenadrine. 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 4-Methylbenzophenone can I order?

We supply 4-Methylbenzophenone, 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 4-Methylbenzophenone?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Methylbenzophenone 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 4-Methylbenzophenone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Methylbenzophenone 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.