2-Hydroxy-4'-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methylpropiophenone is an aromatic hydroxy ketone reagent supplied for laboratory and biochemical work, identified by CAS number 106797-53-9 and the empirical formula C₁₂H₁₆O₄. With a molar mass of 224,25 g/mol, a density of 1,284 g/cm³ and a boiling point of 331 °C, it offers clearly defined physical data for formulation, synthesis and analytical applications. The material is listed among biochemicals and new product highlights and is available from manufacturer Carl ROTH for research and industrial laboratory use. Its balanced combination of hydroxy and hydroxyethoxy functionality supports studies involving photoinitiators, specialty monomers and related fine-chemical transformations. Clear identity data—CAS, formula and key physicochemical values—help laboratories document reagents consistently in SOPs, inventory systems and experimental records without ambiguity. This article is part of Organic building blocks & synthesis reagents, in Organic chemicals & synthesis reagents. Key features Appearance: white to yellow crystalline powder Purity (HPLC): ≥98 % CAS number: 106797-53-9 Pack sizes: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg Empirical formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₄ Molar mass: 224,25 g/mol Density: 1,284 g/cm³ Boiling point: 331 °C Technical Information Sheet: Safety Data Sheet: