Product Data Sheet
Benzophenone-13C
Catalog No. A53942
Benzophenone-13C is a stable isotope-labeled form of benzophenone, which acts as a photosensitizer by absorbing UV light and transferring energy to DNA, leading to DNA damage. This compound plays a role in various research applications, including studies of DNA interactions, toxicology, and the investigation of its metabolic pathways. Additionally, benzophenone is used in diverse industrial applications as a fragrance enhancer, ultraviolet curing agent, and additive in plastics, as well as in the synthesis of insecticides, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Notably, benzophenone also exhibits estrogenic activity and potential carcinogenicity in long-term exposure studies in animal models.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A53942 |
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| M. Wt | 183.21 |
| Formula | C1213CH10O |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 32488-48-5 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | O=[13C](C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2 |
Biological Activity
| Description | Benzophenone-13C is a stable isotope-labeled form of benzophenone, which acts as a photosensitizer by absorbing UV light and transferring energy to DNA, leading to DNA damage. This compound plays a role in various research applications, including studies of DNA interactions, toxicology, and the investigation of its metabolic pathways. Additionally, benzophenone is used in diverse industrial applications as a fragrance enhancer, ultraviolet curing agent, and additive in plastics, as well as in the synthesis of insecticides, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Notably, benzophenone also exhibits estrogenic activity and potential carcinogenicity in long-term exposure studies in animal models. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
