4,4'-Dimethylbenzophenone, CAS No. 611-97-2

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611-97-2

Catalog No. EBD27797

CAS 611-97-2

Name 4,4'-Dimethylbenzophenone

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4,4'-Carbonylbis(toluene) 4,4'-Carbonylbis[toluene] Benzophenone,4,4'-dimethyl- Bis(4-methylphenyl)methanon Bis(4-methylphenyl)methanone di(4-methylphenyl)methanone methanone,bis(4-methylphenyl)- p-Tolylketone 4,4'-Dimethylbenzophenone

Molecular Formula: C15H14O

Molecular Weight: 210.27

MDL Number: MFCD00017214

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

4,4'-Dimethylbenzophenone is an organic compound featuring a benzophenone core structure with methyl substituents at the para positions of both phenyl rings. It is a solid at room temperature and serves as a versatile chemical building block. Its primary industrial application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly in the field of organic electronics. It is a crucial precursor for the production of photoinitiators used in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives. More importantly, it is a fundamental starting material for synthesizing various organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, including host and emitter molecules, due to its rigid, conjugated structure which can be further functionalized. The compound is also utilized in organic synthesis as a precursor for ligands, pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals. It requires careful handling as it may cause skin and eye irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 90-93 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 200 °C/17 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 200°C/17mm