Methyl benzilate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

73 °C

Boiling point:

187 °C

Density 

1.1515 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5570 (estimate)

Flash point:

187°C/13mm

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

pka

11.38±0.29(Predicted)

form 

Solid

color 

White

Water Solubility 

Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.

Merck 

14,1080

BRN 

2121492

CAS DataBase Reference

76-89-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Methyl benzilate(76-89-1)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-.alpha.-phenyl-, methyl ester (76-89-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29181990

MSDS

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Methyl benzilate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

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Uses

It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

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