2-Methylbenzophenone, 98+%

Description

CAS: 131-58-8 | C14H12O | 196.249 g/mol

2-Methylbenzophenone, is used as an important raw material and intermediate in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.

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Applications
2-Methylbenzophenone, is used as an important raw material and intermediate in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Stable under normal temperature and pressure.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 131-58-8
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 196.249
• MDL Number: MFCD00008518
• InChI Key: CKGKXGQVRVAKEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methylbenzophenone, o-methylbenzophenone, methanone, 2-methylphenyl phenyl, phenyl o-tolyl ketone, 2-methylphenyl phenyl methanone, benzophenone, 2-methyl, 2-methylphenyl-phenylmethanone, unii-lsn1480nff, phenyl tolyl ketone, phenyl 2-tolyl ketone
• PubChem CID: 67230
• IUPAC Name: (2-methylphenyl)-phenylmethanone
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

• Melting Point: -18°C
• Density: 1.085
• Boiling Point: 309°C to 311°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.595
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 2045469
• Merck Index: 14,7317
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 196.25
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylbenzophenone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P264-P270-P301+P310-P321-P405-P501a Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see label). Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	205-032-0
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only