Mexenone
CAS: 1641-17-4
Category: Benzophenone
| Purity | Cosmetic Grade ≥99%, Reagent Grade ≥98.5%, UV Filter Grade ≥99.5%, Technical Grade ≥97%. |
| Molecular Formula | C15H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 242.27 |
| Appearance | pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 25kg/fiber drum or 5kg/aluminum foil bag. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, UV (310 nm); Purity — HPLC; Assay — Spectrophotometry; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Loss on drying — Gravimetry; Microbial limits — Plating; Benzophenone impurities — GC; Residue on ignition — Muffle furnace. |
| Storage Notes | Stored in a well-closed, light-resistant container in a cool and dry place, away from incompatible materials. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an active raw material in the formulation of sunscreen and topical pharmaceutical products for its UV-absorbing properties.