Description
4,4'-Bis(diethylamino)benzophenone is a vital compound extensively employed in the biomedical industry for its diverse applications. Known to possess excellent photochemical properties, 4,4'-Bis(diethylamino)benzophenone acts as a crucial photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treating various cancers, including skin, lung, and breast cancer. It efficiently combines with oxygen to generate reactive oxygen species, inducing cell death and inhibiting tumor growth.
Synonyms
ETHYL MICHLER'S KETONE; 4,4'-DIETHYLAMINOBENZOPHENONE; 4,4-BIS(DIETHYLAMINO) BENZOPHENONE; 4,4'-BIS(DIETHYLAMINO)BENZOPHENONE; MICHLER ETHYLKETONE; MICHLER'S ETHYL KETONE; P,P'-TETRAETHYLDIAMINOBENZOPHENONE; N,N,N',N'-TETRAETHYL-4,4'-DIAMINOBENZOPHENONE
IUPAC Name
bis[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]methanone
Molecular Formula
C21H28N2O
Canonical SMILES
CCN(CC)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N(CC)CC
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H28N2O/c1-5-22(6-2)19-13-9-17(10-14-19)21(24)18-11-15-20(16-12-18)23(7-3)8-4/h9-16H,5-8H2,1-4H3
InChIKey
VYHBFRJRBHMIQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
419-420 °C(lit.)
Appearance
YELLOW TO YELLOW-GREEN CRYSTALLINE GRANULES