C17H20N2O
268.35 g/mol
Dye & PigmentDanger
Michler's ketone
CAS90-94-8EC202-027-5
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Intermediate for dyes and pigments
Michler's ketone is an organic compound that serves as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pigments. It is also utilized as a photosensitizer in various chemical processes.
Intermediate for dyes and pigmentsPhotosensitizer
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CAS 90-94-8
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Safety Reference
Danger
H318Causes serious eye damage
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H351Suspected of causing cancer
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Michler's ketone (CAS 90-94-8) is 2922.39.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2922.39
EU CN code (8-digit)
2922 39 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methanone
InChIKey
VVBLNCFGVYUYGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N(C)C
Synonyms (30)
- DABP
- Centone de Michler
- Chetone di Micheler
- Michler ketone
- Michler's ketone
- Michlers Keton
- cetona de michler
- p,p'-Michler's ketone