Benzophenone-2,3,4,5,6-d5

• CAT Number: C000832
• CAS Number: 2694-78-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₅D₅O
• Molecular Weight: 187.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Phenylphenyl-2,3,4,5,6-d5 Methanone; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentadeuteriobenzophenone; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentadeuterobenzophenone; Phenyl(phenyl-d5)methanone
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: (2,3,4,5,6-pentadeuteriophenyl)-phenylmethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H10O/c14-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H/i1D,3D,4D,7D,8D
• InChIKey: RWCCWEUUXYIKHB-DYVTXVBDSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

Benzophenone-2,3,4,5,6-d5 (Cat No.:C000832) is a deuterium-labeled form of benzophenone, a common ingredient in sunscreens and other cosmetic products to protect the skin from UV radiation. The “2,3,4,5,6-d5” notation indicates that five hydrogen atoms in the molecule are replaced with deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen. This labeling allows for precise isotope tracing in research and analytical applications. Benzophenone-2,3,4,5,6-d5 is used as an internal standard in mass spectrometry and metabolic studies, facilitating accurate quantification and identification of benzophenone and its derivatives in complex matrices, and aiding in safety assessments and environmental monitoring.

Reference

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