Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
- CAS NO.：606-28-0
- Empirical Formula: C15H12O3
- Molecular Weight: 240.25
- MDL number: MFCD00017187
- EINECS: 210-112-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-06-04 16:00:12
What is Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate?
Chemical properties
White or yellowish granule crystals, soluble in alcohol and alkali solution, almost insoluble in water when precipitated in acid.
The Uses of Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate is used as an anti-ultraviolet absorber and a preservative for food and beverages.
Preparation
Methyl-2-benzoylbenzoate can be synthesized from the reaction between corresponding 2-substituted benzoic acid and thionyl chloride in methanol.
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate is a member of benzophenones.
General Description
Methyl-2-benzoylbenzoate is a 2-acylarylcarboxylate. It can undergo asymmetric transfer hydrogenation reaction in propanol in the presence of a Ruthenium catalyst. Methyl-2-benzoylbenzoate is formed as one of the reaction products during the reaction between methyl benzoate and lithium 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidide (LiTMP) at -117°C.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Properties of Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
| Melting point: | 48-53 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 352 °C |
| Density | 1,69 g/cm3 |
| vapor pressure | 0Pa at 20℃ |
| refractive index | 1.5740 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Insoluble in water |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Orange to Green |
| Water Solubility | 117.7mg/L at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 606-28-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 2-benzoyl-, methyl ester(606-28-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methyl o-benzoylbenzoate (606-28-0) |
Safety information for Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
| InChIKey | NQSMEZJWJJVYOI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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