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Benzophenone (Standard)

CAT: 0804-HY-Y0546R-01Size: 25 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
Benzophenone (Standard) is the analytical standard of Benzophenone. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Benzophenone standard is a photosensitizer, that absorbs UV light, transfers its energy to DNA, and triggers DNA damage. Benzophenone standard can be used as the fragrance enhancer, ultraviolet curing agent, additive in plastics, or the flavor ingredient. Benzophenone standard can also be used in the manufacturing of insecticides, agricultural chemicals, hypnotics, antihistamines, and other pharmaceuticals. Benzophenone standard exhibits certain carcinogenicity in mouse/rat models under long term exposure. Benzophenone standard exhibits estrogenic activity[1][2].
CAS Number
119-61-9
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H350, H373, H400, H410
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Photosensitizer; Reference Standards
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/benzophenone-standard.html
Purity
99.97
Smiles
O=C(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2
Molecular Formula
C13H10O
Molecular Weight
182.22
Precautions
H350, H373, H400, H410
References & Citations
[1]EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) ; Silano V, et al., Safety of benzophenone to be used as flavouring. EFSA J. 2017 Nov 14;15 (11) :e05013.|[2]Rhodes MC, et al., Carcinogenesis studies of benzophenone in rats and mice. Food Chem Toxicol. 2007 May;45 (5) :843-51.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C, sealed storage, away from light and moisture
Scientific Category
Reference Standards