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METHYL BENZOPHENONE

Methanone, (4-methylphenyl)phenyl-

METHYL BENZOPHENONE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 134-84-9

CAS 134-84-9PubChem CID 8652

4-Methylbenzophenone

IUPAC name: (4-methylphenyl)-phenylmethanone

Molecular formula: C14H12O
Molecular weight: 196.24 g/mol
Exact mass: 196.088815002 Da
XLogP3: 3.8
Topological polar surface area: 17.1 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Methanone, (4-methylphenyl)phenyl-B2F68X17BMNSC-4898RefChem:99849205-159-1phenyl(p-tolyl)methanonep-Methylbenzophenone(4-Methylphenyl)(phenyl)methanone

16 more reported names

Phenyl p-tolyl ketonep-Benzoyltoluene4-Methyl benzophenone4-benzoyltoluenep-Benzophenone, methyl-BENZOPHENONE, 4-METHYL-USAF DO-544-Methyl-Benzophenone(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethanoneNSC 4898UNII-B2F68X17BMWLN: 1R DVR4-methylphenyl phenyl ketoneEINECS 205-159-14-methylphenylAI3-18452

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL371531
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID9037741
PubMed:21847975
PubMed:21238557
PubMed:20640959
PubMed:20172097
PubMed:16833934
PubMed:16833700

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Inventory details for METHYL BENZOPHENONE

INCI name

METHYL BENZOPHENONE

Description

Methanone, (4-methylphenyl)phenyl-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 89885
Imported identity: METHYL BENZOPHENONE
Source update: 06/12/2013

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for METHYL BENZOPHENONE

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Key data

CAS

134-84-9

205-159-1

Restriction

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Function

LIGHT STABILIZER: Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How METHYL BENZOPHENONE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL BENZOPHENONE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYL BENZOPHENONE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL BENZOPHENONE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL BENZOPHENONE carries the following function designation(s):

LIGHT STABILIZER

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Source note for METHYL BENZOPHENONE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL BENZOPHENONE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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