4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzophenone

• CAT Number: L014063
• CAS Number: 5326-42-1
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 212.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-phenylmethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O2/c1-10-9-12(7-8-13(10)15)14(16)11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-9,15H,1H3
• InChIKey: UDGHTNPEJPFNIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)O

4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzophenone is a high-purity chemical compound commonly used in research and development, particularly in photochemical and pharmaceutical studies. This benzophenone derivative features a hydroxyl group at the 4-position and a methyl group at the 3-position on the aromatic ring. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds and has applications in UV filtering, drug discovery, and material science. Its stability and reactivity make it a valuable tool for experimental protocols.