Methyl benzilate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool dry place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 76-89-1
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 242.274
• MDL Number: MFCD00004446
• InChI Key: LJFIHTFNTGQZJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl benzilate, methylbenzilate, methyl diphenylglycolate, benzilic acid methyl ester, benzilic acid, methyl ester, benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-.alpha.-phenyl-, methyl ester, diphenylglycolic acid methyl ester, hydroxy-diphenyl-acetic acid methyl ester, methyl 2-hydroxy-2,2-di phenyl acetate, methyl benzillate
• PubChem CID: 66159
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(C1=CC=CC=C1)(C2=CC=CC=C2)O

• Melting Point: 73°C to 76°C
• Boiling Point: 187°C (13 mmHg)
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 2121492
• Merck Index: 14,1080
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 242.28
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl benzilate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-991-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only