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    2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid

  • EINECS 201-614-3
  • CAS No. 85-55-2
  • Article Data52
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.223 g/cm3
  • Solubility
  • Melting Point 137-139 °C(lit.)
  • Formula C15H12 O3
  • Boiling Point 457.1 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 240.258
  • Flash Point 244.4 °C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance
  • Safety 26-37/39
  • Risk Codes 36/37/38
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 85-55-2 (2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid)
  • Hazard Symbols IrritantXi
  • Synonyms Benzoicacid, o-(p-toluoyl)- (6CI,7CI,8CI); 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid;2-(4'-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid; 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic acid;4-Methylbenzophenone-2'-carboxylic acid; 4'-Methyl-2-benzoylbenzoic acid;4'-Methylbenzophenone-2-carboxylic acid; NSC 11224; o-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic acid
  • PSA 54.37000
  • LogP 2.92420

2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid Chemical Properties


IUPAC Name: 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid
Molecular Weight: 240.25398 [g/mol]
Molecular Formula: C15H12O3
XLogP3: 2.8
H-Bond Donor: 1
H-Bond Acceptor: 3
EINECS: 201-614-3 
Index of Refraction: 1.606
Molar Refractivity: 67.8 cm3
Molar Volume: 196.3 cm3
Surface Tension: 51.7 dyne/cm
Density: 1.223 g/cm3
Flash Point: 244.4 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 75.57 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 457.1 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 3.79E-09 mmHg at 25 °C
Melting Point of 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid (CAS NO.85-55-2): 137-139 °C(lit.)

2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: IrritantXi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-37/39 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
WGK Germany: 3
Hazard Note: Irritant
HazardClass: IRRITANT

2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid Specification

  2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid (CAS NO.85-55-2), its Synonyms are 2-(p-Toluyl)benzoic acid ; 4'-Methylbenzophenone-2-carboxylic acid ; o-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic acid ; 2-p-Toluoylbenzoic acid ; Benzoic acid, 2-(4-methylbenzoyl)- ; Benzoic acid, o-(p-toluoyl)- (8CI) .

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