Benzoin - ≥99.5% , CAS No.119-53-9

CAS: 119-53-9 Cat. No.: B100919 Formula: C14H12O2 Molecular Weight: 212.24 Beilstein Registry Number: 391839 EC Number: 204-331-3
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GRADE & PURITY ≥99.5%
Synonyms
.alpha.-Hydroxybenzyl phenyl ketone | AC-11139 | FEMA 2132 | NCGC00091396-05 | Wy 42956 | a-Hydroxy-a-phenylacetophenone | Benzoin (VAN) | Benzoin 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile | Benzoin Zone Refined (number of passes:40) | Benzoin, purified by sublimatio
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
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Size
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Why this grade

≥99.5% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 31 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
.alpha.-Hydroxybenzyl phenyl ketone | AC-11139 | FEMA 2132 | NCGC00091396-05 | Wy 42956 | a-Hydroxy-a-phenylacetophenone | Benzoin (VAN) | Benzoin 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile | Benzoin Zone Refined (number of passes:40) | Benzoin, purified by sublimatio
Specifications & Purity
≥99.5%
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Purity
≥99.5%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504751665
Canonical Smiles
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)O
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
InChIKey
ISAOCJYIOMOJEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C14H12O2/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,13,15H
Isomeric SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)O
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
DI1590000
Molecular Weight
212.24
Beilstein
391839
Reaxy-Rn
391839
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=391839&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassPhenylpropanoids and polyketides
ClassStilbenes
SubclassBenzoins
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentBenzoins
Alternative Parents Alkyl-phenylketones  Benzoyl derivatives  Aryl alkyl ketones  Acyloins  Alpha-hydroxy ketones  Secondary alcohols  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Aromatic alcohols  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Benzoin - Alkyl-phenylketone - Phenylketone - Benzoyl - Aryl ketone - Aryl alkyl ketone - Acyloin - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Benzenoid - Alpha-hydroxy ketone - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Alcohol - Aromatic alcohol - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzoins. These are organic compounds containing a 1,2-hydroxy ketone attached to two phenyl groups.
External Descriptors benzoin
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
AR Tclin Androgen Receptor (11781 Activities)
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ACHE Tclin Acetylcholinesterase (18204 Activities)
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BCHE Tclin Butyrylcholinesterase (7174 Activities)
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CES2 Tchem Carboxylesterase 2 (583 Activities)
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CES1 Tchem Acyl coenzyme A:cholesterol acyltransferase (1029 Activities)
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CCF-STTG1 (114 Activities)
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LMNA Tbio Prelamin-A/C (36751 Activities)
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GMNN Tbio Geminin (128009 Activities)
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USP1 Tchem Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase 1 (22556 Activities)
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TARDBP Tchem TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (40113 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
PIK3CA PI3-kinase p110-alpha subunit (51 Activities)
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Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)
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Plasmodium falciparum (966862 Activities)
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GCN5 Histone acetyltransferase GCN5 (89 Activities)
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rep Replicase polyprotein 1ab (378 Activities)
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Nfe2l2 Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (214 Activities)
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Mechanisms of Action
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C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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14 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
A2309438A2309438Certificate of AnalysisSep 22, 2026 B100919
I2205508I2205508Certificate of AnalysisJun 15, 2026 B100919
I2205511I2205511Certificate of AnalysisJun 15, 2026 B100919
H2109239H2109239Certificate of AnalysisMay 12, 2025 B100919
B23021005B23021005Certificate of AnalysisDec 19, 2022 B100919
B23021018B23021018Certificate of AnalysisDec 19, 2022 B100919
B23021162B23021162Certificate of AnalysisDec 19, 2022 B100919
B23021177B23021177Certificate of AnalysisDec 19, 2022 B100919
B23021178B23021178Certificate of AnalysisDec 19, 2022 B100919
B23021240B23021240Certificate of AnalysisDec 19, 2022 B100919
E2614018E2614018Certificate of AnalysisDec 19, 2022 B100919
C2211225C2211225Certificate of AnalysisMar 19, 2022 B100919
F2525008F2525008Certificate of AnalysisMar 15, 2021 B100919
I2222506I2222506Certificate of AnalysisMar 15, 2021 B100919
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in chlorine. Slightly soluble in water, ethanol and ether.
SensitivityMoisture sensitive.
x_flash_point_drop_fahrenheit338 °F
x_flash_point_drop_centigrade181℃
x_boil_point_char334°C
x_melt_point_char137°C
Molecular Weight212.240 g/mol
XLogP32.100
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass212.084 Da
Monoisotopic Mass212.084 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area37.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count16
Formal Charge0
Complexity225.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How should this product be stored?
Store at room temperature.
What is the purity of this product?
This product is supplied at ≥99.5% purity (chemical assay). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.
How is this product shipped?
This product ships under standard ambient conditions. No temperature-controlled packaging is required.
What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?
The CAS Number is 119-53-9, the molecular formula is C14H12O2, and the molecular weight is 212.24 g/mol. InChIKey ISAOCJYIOMOJEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
What documentation is provided?
Available product documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and specification sheets, is shown in the product document area. Document availability and access follow the current site policy.

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