2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone Basic information |
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2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone Chemical Properties |
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2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone Usage And Synthesis |
Chemical Properties |
yellow crystalline powder |
Uses |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone is an metabolite of Benzophenone (B204980), an compound used in the manufacturing of antihistamines, hypnotics and insecticides. |
Uses |
Ultraviolet light absorber, especially in paints and plastics. |
Preparation |
Obtained by condensation of benzanilide with resorcinol in the presence of zinc chloride and phosphorous oxychloride at 130–140° for 1 h (25%). |
Contact allergens |
BZP-1 is used, for example, in paints, plastics, and nail varnishes. |
Safety Profile |
Poison by intravenous and intraperitoneal routes. Mildly toxic by ingestion. An eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
Purification Methods |
Recrystallise it from MeOH. [Beilstein 8 IV 2442.] |
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2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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