2-Methylbenzophenone
Synonym(s):(2-Methylphenyl)phenylmethanone;(Phenyl)(o -tolyl)methanone;o -Methylbenzophenone;o -Tolyl phenyl ketone;2-Methylphenyl phenyl ketone
- CAS NO.：131-58-8
- Empirical Formula: C14H12O
- Molecular Weight: 196.24
- MDL number: MFCD00008518
- EINECS: 205-032-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:23:55
What is 2-Methylbenzophenone?
Chemical properties
CLEAR COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID
The Uses of 2-Methylbenzophenone
2-Methylbenzophenone, is used as an important raw material and intermediate in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Tetrahedron Letters, 27, p. 929, 1986 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)84140-4
Properties of 2-Methylbenzophenone
| Melting point: | -18 °C |
| Boiling point: | 125-127 °C/0.3 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.083 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Oil |
| color | Colourless |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| Merck | 14,7317 |
| BRN | 2045469 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 131-58-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Methanone, (2-methylphenyl)phenyl-(131-58-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methanone, (2-methylphenyl)phenyl- (131-58-8) |
Safety information for 2-Methylbenzophenone
| 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-Methylbenzophenone
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