3,3'-Dimethoxybenzil, 99+%

Description

CAS: 40101-17-5 | C16H14O4 | 270.284 g/mol

3,3'-Dimethoxybenzil used in the preparation of benzil derivatives. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals.

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Applications
3,3′-Dimethoxybenzil used in the preparation of benzil derivatives. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store at room temperature. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 40101-17-5
• Molecular Formula: C16H14O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 270.284
• MDL Number: MFCD00038221
• InChI Key: PJGXOGKIVAJFTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3,3'-dimethoxybenzil, 1,2-bis 3-methoxyphenyl ethane-1,2-dione, ethanedione, bis 3-methoxyphenyl, 1,2-ethanedione, 1,2-bis 3-methoxyphenyl, bis 3-methoxyphenyl ethane-1,2-dione, bis 3-methoxyphenyl ethanedione, acmc-20a2cz, 3,3'-dimethoxy benzil, d01vau, benzil-based compound, 22
• PubChem CID: 123493
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-bis(3-methoxyphenyl)ethane-1,2-dione
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC(=C1)C(=O)C(=O)C2=CC(=CC=C2)OC

• Melting Point: 81°C to 83°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 2382124
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 270.29
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3,3'-Dimethoxybenzil

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	254-793-5
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only