• Name

  4,4'-Dimethylbenzophenone

• EINECS 210-287-6
• CAS No. 611-97-2
• Article Data308
• CAS DataBase
• Density 1.0232 (rough estimate)
• Solubility Insoluble in water.
• Melting Point 93-97 ºC
• Formula C15H14 O
• Boiling Point 200 ºC (17 mmHg)
• Molecular Weight 210.276
• Flash Point 200°C/17mm
• Transport Information
• Appearance White crystals crystals.
• Safety S24/25
• Risk Codes 36/37/38
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols Xi
• Synonyms Benzophenone,4,4'-dimethyl- (6CI,8CI); 4,4'-Carbonylbis[toluene]; 4,4'-Dimethylbenzophenone;Bis(4-methylphenyl) ketone; Bis(4-methylphenyl)methanone;Bis(4-tolyl)methanone; Bis-p-tolyl ketone; Di(4-methylphenyl) ketone;Di-p-tolyl ketone; Di-p-tolylmethanone; NSC 1807; NSC 37137;p,p'-Dimethylbenzophenone
• PSA 17.07000
• LogP 3.53440

4,4'-DIMETHYLBENZOPHENONE Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: bis(4-methylphenyl)methanone
The MF of 4,4'-DIMETHYLBENZOPHENONE(611-97-2): C₁₅H₁₄O
The MW of 4,4'-DIMETHYLBENZOPHENONE(611-97-2): 210.27
mp: 90-93 °C(lit.)
bp: 200 °C17 mm Hg(lit.)
Fp: 200°C/17mm
Density: 1.05 g/cm³ 
Index of Refraction: 1.57 
Appearance: Pale brown crystalline powder
Categories: Aromatic Benzophenones & Derivatives (substituted);C15 to C38;Carbonyl Compounds;Ketones
Synonyms: 4,4'-Carbonylbis(toluene);Benzophenone, 4,4'-dimethyl-;bis(4-methylphenyl)-methanon;Bis(4-methylphenyl)methanone;Bis-p-tolyl ketone;Di(4-methylphenyl) ketone;Di-p-tolylmethanone;Methanone, bis(4-methylphenyl)-
The Structure of 4,4'-DIMETHYLBENZOPHENONE(611-97-2):

4,4'-DIMETHYLBENZOPHENONE Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
36/37/38:  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Safety Statements: 22-24/25-36/37-26
22:  Do not breathe dust
24/25:  Avoid contact with skin and eyes 
36/37:  Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves 
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 
WGK Germany: 3

4,4'-DIMETHYLBENZOPHENONE Specification