C14H12O2
212.24 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
4-Methoxybenzophenone
CAS611-94-9EC210-285-5
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
UV filter in sunscreens and plastics
4-Methoxybenzophenone is an organic compound in the benzophenone family, appearing as pale-yellow crystals readily soluble in most organic solvents. It is widely used as a UV filter to protect products from ultraviolet degradation.
UV filter in sunscreensUV stabilizer in plasticsUV absorber in furniture finishes
Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.
Sourcing or supplying this compound?
List your inventory or post a purchase request
CAS 611-94-9
Related Compounds
SimilarStructure SimilarSimilarity 0.83
4,4'-Dimethoxybenzophenone
CAS90-96-0
Photoinitiator for UV curing
ReferenceSame Category
4,4'-Dimethylbenzophenone
CAS611-97-2
Photoinitiator and chemical intermediate
ReferenceSame Category
4,4'-dihydroxybenzophenone
CAS611-99-4
UV stabilizer intermediate
ReferenceSame Category
2-tert-butyl-6-(3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzyl)-4-methylphenyl acrylate
CAS61167-58-6
antioxidant for polymer stabilization
ReferenceSame Category
(2Z)-2-butene-1,4-diol
CAS6117-80-2
Chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
InChIKey
SWFHGTMLYIBPPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
Synonyms (10)
- 4-Benzoylanisole
- 4-Methoxybenzophenone
- 4-methoxyphenyl phenyl ketone
- AB00614512-07
- AF-753/00317053
- Benzophenone, 4-methoxy-
- Phenyl p-anisyl ketone
- p-Methoxybenzophenone