Chemical Properties
off-white to beige fine crystalline powder
Uses
4,4'-Dihydroxybenzophenone is as a UV light stabilizer. It and its derivatives are found in cosmetics, plastics, films, adhesives and coatings, optical fiber, and printed circuit boards. It is the precursor to certain polycarbonate polymers.
Preparation
Preparation by demethylation of 4,4′ -dimethoxy-benzophenone with aluminium bromide in refluxing benzene for 4 h (88%).
Definition
ChEBI: 4,4'-Dihydroxybenzophenone is a member of benzophenones.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified