2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid
Synonym(s):2-(4-Toluoyl)benzoic acid
- CAS NO.:85-55-2
- Empirical Formula: C15H12O3
- Molecular Weight: 240.25
- MDL number: MFCD00020287
- EINECS: 201-614-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-09-09 10:27:52
What is 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid?
The Uses of 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid
2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid is used as a reactant in the coupling of benzoic and phenylacetic acids with aryltrifluoroborates.
Properties of 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid
| Melting point: | 137-139 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 342.97°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.1783 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5570 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | very soluble in Benzene,Ether,Acetone,Alcohol |
| form | powder to crystal |
| pka | 3.33±0.36(Predicted) |
| color | White to Almost white |
| Merck | 14,9539 |
| BRN | 2111078 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 85-55-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 2-(4-methylbenzoyl)-(85-55-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 2-(4-methylbenzoyl)- (85-55-2) |
Safety information for 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid
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