Methyl benzilate CAS#: 76-89-1; ChemWhat Code: 56354
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Methyl benzilate |
| Synonyms | alpha-hydroxy-alpha-phenyl-benzeneaceticacimethylester;alpha-Hydroxydiphenylacetic acid, methyl ester;Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy-alpha-phenyl-, methyl ester;ethyl 2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetate;ethyl a-hydroxydiphenylacetate;ethyl a-phenylmandelate;ethyl hydroxydiphenylacetate;Methyl benzillate |
| CAS Registry Number | 76-89-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 242.27 |
| EINECS | 200-991-1 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 73 °C |
| Boiling Point | 187 °C |
| Flash Point | 187°C/13mm |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water. |
| Merck | 14,1080 |
| BRN | 2121492 |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Methyl benzilate(76-89-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-.alpha.-phenyl-, methyl ester(76-89-1) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| R Phrase | 22 |
| S Phrase | 22-24/25 |
| TSCA | Yes |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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