Product Name

  • Name

    2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone

  • EINECS 205-028-9
  • CAS No. 131-55-5
  • Article Data26
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.526 g/cm3
  • Solubility Slightly soluble in water.
  • Melting Point 198-200 °C(lit.)
  • Formula C13H10O5
  • Boiling Point 531.2 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 246.219
  • Flash Point 289.2 °C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance yellow to brown crystalline powder
  • Safety 26-36-37/39
  • Risk Codes 22-36/37/38
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 131-55-5 (2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone)
  • Hazard Symbols HarmfulXn,IrritantXi
  • Synonyms Benzophenone, 2,2,4,4-tetrahydroxy-;2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone (UV-2);Eusorb UV-246;di(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone;BP-2;Sumisorb 150;Uvinul D-50;Methanone, bis (2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-;2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxy benzophenone (Benzophenone 2);bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone;Methanone,bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-;Seesorb 106;2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxy Benzophenone;2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone (BP-2);2,2'4,4'Tetrahydroxy Benzophenone (UV Absorber D50);
  • PSA 97.99000
  • LogP 1.74000

Synthetic route

carbonylbis(benzene-4,1,3-triyl) tetraacetate

carbonylbis(benzene-4,1,3-triyl) tetraacetate

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride In water at 20 - 100℃; for 6h; Temperature; Autoclave; Large scale;82.1%
4-hydroxysalicylic acid
89-86-1

4-hydroxysalicylic acid

recorcinol
108-46-3

recorcinol

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zinc(II) chloride; trichlorophosphate at 65℃; for 3h; Inert atmosphere;73%
With zinc(II) chloride; trichlorophosphate
With zinc(II) chloride at 125 - 140℃;
1,3-Dimethoxybenzene
151-10-0

1,3-Dimethoxybenzene

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With aluminium trichloride; 1,2-dichloro-ethane
2.4-dioxy-2'.4'-diacetoxy-benzophenone-imide

2.4-dioxy-2'.4'-diacetoxy-benzophenone-imide

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sulfuric acid
With sodium hydroxide
fluorescein chloride

fluorescein chloride

A

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

B

benzoic acid , 2',4'-dioxy-benzophenone-carboxylic acid-(2), resorcinol

benzoic acid , 2',4'-dioxy-benzophenone-carboxylic acid-(2), resorcinol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide
bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone
131-54-4

bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone

N,N-dimethyl-formamide
68-12-2, 33513-42-7

N,N-dimethyl-formamide

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
AlCl3
bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone
131-54-4

bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With urea; AlCl3
2,2',4,4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone
3555-85-9

2,2',4,4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone

1,2-dichloro-benzene
95-50-1

1,2-dichloro-benzene

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
AlCl3 In water
recorcinol
108-46-3

recorcinol

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1.1: chloroform / 4 h / 20 - 65 °C / Large scale
1.2: Large scale
2.1: aluminum (III) chloride / N,N-dimethyl-formamide; cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene / 30 - 85 °C / Large scale
3.1: hydrogenchloride / water / 6 h / 20 - 100 °C / Autoclave; Large scale
View Scheme
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

3,6-dihydroxy-xanthen-9-one
1214-24-0

3,6-dihydroxy-xanthen-9-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In water at 220℃; under 1900 Torr;100%
In water at 190℃; for 48h;100%
In water at 200℃; for 6h; Sealed tube;100%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride
18162-48-6

tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride

2,2',4,4'-tetra-tert-butyldimethylsilyloxybenzophenone
265975-39-1

2,2',4,4'-tetra-tert-butyldimethylsilyloxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene In dichloromethane at 20℃; silylation;96%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

bromoacetic acid methyl ester
96-32-2

bromoacetic acid methyl ester

tetramethyl 2,2′,2″,2‴‐[(carbonylbis(benzene‐4,1,3‐triyl))tetrakis(oxy)]tetraacetate

tetramethyl 2,2′,2″,2‴‐[(carbonylbis(benzene‐4,1,3‐triyl))tetrakis(oxy)]tetraacetate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate In acetone for 24h; Williamson Ether Synthesis; Reflux;93%
With potassium carbonate In acetone at 65℃;
3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propan-1-amine
5036-48-6

3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propan-1-amine

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

C19H19N3O4
1325729-75-6

C19H19N3O4

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In toluene; butan-1-ol for 5h; Inert atmosphere; Reflux;92%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

4-(6-hydrazino-1H-indazol-3-yl)-1,3-benzenediol
117767-15-4

4-(6-hydrazino-1H-indazol-3-yl)-1,3-benzenediol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium chloride; hydrazine hydrate at 200 - 210℃; for 4h; sealed tube;86%
With hydrazine hydrate at 200℃;
methyl 2-(bromomethyl)propenoate
4224-69-5

methyl 2-(bromomethyl)propenoate

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

C18H16O7

C18H16O7

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With methyltriethylammonium monomethyl carbonate In acetonitrile at 15℃; for 48h; Solvent; Temperature; Reagent/catalyst; Inert atmosphere;85.8%
methyl 2-(bromomethyl)propenoate
4224-69-5

methyl 2-(bromomethyl)propenoate

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

C23H22O9

C23H22O9

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With caesium carbonate In acetonitrile at 55℃; for 24h; Reagent/catalyst; Temperature; Solvent; Inert atmosphere;85.5%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

C13H6(2)H4O5

C13H6(2)H4O5

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With perchloric acid; d(4)-methanol at 75℃; for 72h; Inert atmosphere;85%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

phenylhydrazine
100-63-0

phenylhydrazine

bis(2,4-dihydroxylphenyl)methanone phenylhydrazone
117767-19-8

bis(2,4-dihydroxylphenyl)methanone phenylhydrazone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium chloride at 200 - 210℃; for 4h; sealed tube;80%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

methyl iodide
74-88-4

methyl iodide

2,2',4,4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone
3555-85-9

2,2',4,4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 20℃; for 24h;79%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

4-(6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)-1,3-benzenediol
117767-16-5

4-(6-hydroxy-1H-indazol-3-yl)-1,3-benzenediol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium chloride; hydrazine hydrate In water Heating;75%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

(2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-hydrazine
119-26-6

(2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-hydrazine

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenon-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenon-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sulfuric acid In methanol at 50℃; for 0.5h;75%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

3-chloromethylpyridinium chloride
6959-48-4

3-chloromethylpyridinium chloride

2,2′-dihydroxy-4,4′-bis(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)benzophenone

2,2′-dihydroxy-4,4′-bis(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)benzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone With sodium hydride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide; mineral oil at 20℃; for 0.5h;
Stage #2: 3-chloromethylpyridinium chloride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide; mineral oil at 20℃; for 13h;
69%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

methylhydrazine
60-34-4

methylhydrazine

4-(6-hydroxyl-1-methyl-H-indazol-3-yl)-1,3-benzenediol
117767-17-6

4-(6-hydroxyl-1-methyl-H-indazol-3-yl)-1,3-benzenediol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ammonium chloride at 200 - 210℃; for 4h; sealed tube;63%
triethylene glucol monomethyl ether
112-35-6

triethylene glucol monomethyl ether

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

2,2',4,4'-tetra(1'',4'',7'',10''-tetraoxaundecyl)benzophenone

2,2',4,4'-tetra(1'',4'',7'',10''-tetraoxaundecyl)benzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With di-isopropyl azodicarboxylate; triphenylphosphine In dichloromethane at 20℃; for 24h;52%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

dimethyl sulfate
77-78-1

dimethyl sulfate

2,2',4,4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone
3555-85-9

2,2',4,4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 18-crown-6 ether; potassium carbonate In acetonitrile for 20h; Heating;40%
With potassium carbonate In acetone for 8h; Reflux;1.4 g
1-Bromo-11-hydroxyundecane
1611-56-9

1-Bromo-11-hydroxyundecane

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

2,2',4,4'-tetra(11''-hydroxy-1''-undecanoxy)benzophenon

2,2',4,4'-tetra(11''-hydroxy-1''-undecanoxy)benzophenon

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 18-crown-6 ether; potassium carbonate In acetonitrile for 24h; Heating;35%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

acetic anhydride
108-24-7

acetic anhydride

carbonylbis(benzene-4,1,3-triyl) tetraacetate

carbonylbis(benzene-4,1,3-triyl) tetraacetate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
at 140℃; for 48h; Reflux;30%
With pyridine
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

prenyl bromide
870-63-3

prenyl bromide

(5-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylchroman-6-yl)(2'-hydroxy-4'-(tertpentyloxy)phenyl)methanone
1316308-41-4

(5-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylchroman-6-yl)(2'-hydroxy-4'-(tertpentyloxy)phenyl)methanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With Montmorillonite K10 clay at 90℃; Microwave irradiation;6%
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

2,2',4,4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone
3555-85-9

2,2',4,4'-tetramethoxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate; acetone; dimethyl sulfate
With potassium carbonate; dimethyl sulfate In [(2)H6]acetone; ethanol; water; ethyl acetate
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

3,6-dihydroxy-xanthen-9-one oxime

3,6-dihydroxy-xanthen-9-one oxime

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ethanol; hydroxylamine hydrochloride; sodium acetate
2-chloro-5,5-dimethyl[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinane 2-oxide
4090-55-5

2-chloro-5,5-dimethyl[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinane 2-oxide

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

(2,4-Dihydroxy-phenyl)-[4-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-2-hydroxy-phenyl]-methanone

(2,4-Dihydroxy-phenyl)-[4-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-2-hydroxy-phenyl]-methanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate In acetonitrile
2-chloro-5,5-dimethyl[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinane 2-oxide
4090-55-5

2-chloro-5,5-dimethyl[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinane 2-oxide

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Bis-[4-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-2-hydroxy-phenyl]-methanone

Bis-[4-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-2-hydroxy-phenyl]-methanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate In acetonitrile
2-chloro-5,5-dimethyl[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinane 2-oxide
4090-55-5

2-chloro-5,5-dimethyl[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinane 2-oxide

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

[2,4-Bis-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-phenyl]-[4-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-2-hydroxy-phenyl]-methanone

[2,4-Bis-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-phenyl]-[4-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-2-hydroxy-phenyl]-methanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate In acetonitrile
2-chloro-5,5-dimethyl[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinane 2-oxide
4090-55-5

2-chloro-5,5-dimethyl[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinane 2-oxide

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Bis-[2,4-bis-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-phenyl]-methanone

Bis-[2,4-bis-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-2λ5-[1,3,2]dioxaphosphinan-2-yloxy)-phenyl]-methanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate In acetonitrile
3-methylpentanoyl chloride
51116-72-4

3-methylpentanoyl chloride

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

2,2',4,4'-tetra(3-methylvaleroyloxy)benzophenone

2,2',4,4'-tetra(3-methylvaleroyloxy)benzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With pyridine at 50℃; for 2h;
In pyridine
2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone
131-55-5

2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

pivaloyl chloride
3282-30-2

pivaloyl chloride

2,2',4,4'-tetrapivaloyloxybenzophenone

2,2',4,4'-tetrapivaloyloxybenzophenone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With pyridine at 50℃; for 2h;
In pyridine

2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone Chemical Properties

Molecular structure of Benzophenone-2 (CAS NO.131-55-5) is:

Product Name: Benzophenone-2
CAS Registry Number: 131-55-5
IUPAC Name: bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone
Molecular Weight: 246.2155 [g/mol]
Molecular Formula: C13H10O5
XLogP3-AA: 2.4
H-Bond Donor: 4
H-Bond Acceptor: 5 
EINECS: 205-028-9
Melting Point: 198-200 °C(lit.)
Surface Tension: 83.1 dyne/cm
Density: 1.526 g/cm3
Flash Point: 289.2 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 83.7 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 531.2 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 6.69E-12 mmHg at 25°C
Product Categories: Industrial/Fine Chemicals;Aromatic Benzophenones & Derivatives (substituted);Benzophenones (for High-Performance Polymer Research);Functional Materials;Reagent for High-Performance Polymer Research;C13 to C14;Carbonyl Compounds;Ketones

2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone Uses

 Benzophenone-2 (CAS NO.131-55-5) is used for pharmaceutical intermediates, photographic materials, cosmetics anti-uv additive, etc.

2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
rat LD50 oral 1220mg/kg (1220mg/kg)   Journal of the American College of Toxicology. Vol. 2(5), Pg. 35, 1983.

2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: HarmfulXn,Xi
Risk Statements: 22-36/37/38 
R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36-37/39 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing. 
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: DJ1892000

2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone Specification

 Benzophenone-2 , its cas register number is 131-55-5. It also can be called 2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone ; Di(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone ; Bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone ; Benzophenone, 2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxy- ; Methanone, bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)- .It is a yellow to brown crystalline powder.

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