4-Chloro-4’-hydroxybenzophenone

• CAT Number: R053745
• CAS Number: 42019-78-3
• Molecular Formula: C13H9ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 232.66
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (4-Chlorophenyl)(4-hydroxyphenyl)methanone; ?4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenol; USP Fenofibrate Related Compound A
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: (4-chlorophenyl)-(4-hydroxyphenyl)methanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H9ClO2/c14-11-5-1-9(2-6-11)13(16)10-3-7-12(15)8-4-10/h1-8,15H
• InChIKey: RUETVLNXAGWCDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)O

4-Chloro-4’-hydroxybenzophenone （Cat No.: R053745） is an aromatic ketone with the molecular formula C₁₃H₉ClO₂. It features two benzene rings linked by a central carbonyl group, with a hydroxyl group at the para position of one ring and a chlorine atom at the para position of the other. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of UV absorbers, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. Its structural features provide reactivity for further functionalization, and the hydroxyl group contributes to potential antioxidant or UV-stabilizing properties.