Description
Molecular Formula: C15H12O3
Molecular Weight: 240.25
Structural Formula:
Specification:
Items
Specifications
Melting Point
48-53°C (lit.)
Boiling Point
352°C
Density
1,69g/cm3
Vapor Pressure
0 Pa at 20°C
Flash Point
143°C
Refractive index
1.5740(estimate)
Solubility
insoluble in water
Water Solubility
117.7mg/L at 20°C
Items | Specifications |
Melting Point | 48-53°C (lit.) |
Boiling Point | 352°C |
Density | 1,69g/cm3 |
Vapor Pressure | 0 Pa at 20°C |
Flash Point | 143°C |
Refractive index | 1.5740(estimate) |
Solubility | insoluble in water |
Water Solubility | 117.7mg/L at 20°C |
Function:
1. As an intermediate of organic synthesis reaction, methyl o-benzoylbenzoate has the reactivity of carbonyl group and the reactivity of ester group, and can participate in a variety of condensation reactions.
2. It has the function of constructing complex organic compounds, such as synthesizing polycyclic aromatic compounds and constructing heterocyclic compounds.
Application:
1. In the dye industry, it is used to synthesize dyes, such as anthraquinone dyes. Widely used in the textile printing and dyeing industry for printing and dyeing various natural and synthetic fibers.
2. As raw materials or intermediates, it can synthesize drugs with pharmacological activity. For example, the synthesis of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial or anti-tumor drugs.
3. As an intermediate of spice synthesis, it is used to formulate perfume, cosmetic flavor and food spice.





