Product Data Sheet
Benzophenone-2
Catalog No. A75064
Benzophenone-2 is an organic ultraviolet absorber that serves as a UV filter in various personal care and industrial products, including plastics and coatings. It functions as an endocrine disruptor, impacting estrogen receptor (ERα) and pregnane X receptor (PXR) activity, which may contribute to reproductive toxicity, immune disorders, and metabolic abnormalities. Additionally, Benzophenone-2 exhibits inhibitory activity against α-glucosidase (IC50 = 49.72 μM), making it relevant for research in diabetes mellitus and related metabolic studies.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A75064 |
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| M. Wt | 246.22 |
| Formula | C13H10O5 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 131-55-5 |
| Synonyms | 2,2′,4,4′-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone |
| SMILES | O=C(C1=CC=C(O)C=C1O)C2=CC=C(O)C=C2O |
Biological Activity
| Description | Benzophenone-2 is an organic ultraviolet absorber that serves as a UV filter in various personal care and industrial products, including plastics and coatings. It functions as an endocrine disruptor, impacting estrogen receptor (ERα) and pregnane X receptor (PXR) activity, which may contribute to reproductive toxicity, immune disorders, and metabolic abnormalities. Additionally, Benzophenone-2 exhibits inhibitory activity against α-glucosidase (IC50 = 49.72 μM), making it relevant for research in diabetes mellitus and related metabolic studies. |
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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.
