Description
Molecular Formula: C9H8O3
Molecular Weight: 164.16
Structural Formula:
Specification：
Items
Specifications
Melting Point
16°C
Boiling Point
246-248°C(lit.)
Density
1.155g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Vapor Pressure
<0.1hPa(20°C)
Flash Point
>230°F
Refractive index
n20/D1.528
Specific Gravity
1.16-1.155
Water Solubility
2g/L at 20°C
Items | Specifications |
Melting Point | 16°C |
Boiling Point | 246-248°C(lit.) |
Density | 1.155g/mL at 25°C(lit.) |
Vapor Pressure | <0.1hPa(20°C) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
Refractive index | n20/D1.528 |
Specific Gravity | 1.16-1.155 |
Water Solubility | 2g/L at 20°C |
Function：
1. The carbonyl group in the methyl benzoylformate molecule has strong nucleophilic reactivity.
2. The ester group in the molecule can undergo reactions such as hydrolysis, alcoholysis and aminolysis.
3. Methyl benzoylformate can participate in a variety of condensation reactions.
4. It is the starting material for the synthesis of certain flavor compounds.
5. Methyl benzoylformate is an important starting material for the construction of drug molecules.
6. It is used to synthesize pesticide molecules.
Application：
1. As a reaction intermediate, it can be used to synthesize α-hydroxy acid and its derivatives, which are widely used in the field of medicine and cosmetics.
2. It can participate in the cyclization reaction to build a heterocyclic system, which is widely used in anticancer drugs and antibacterial drugs.
3. In the flavor industry, it can be used as a component of flavor, used in the formulation of high-grade perfume, cosmetic flavors and food flavors and so on.
4. It is the key raw material for synthesizing certain drugs. For example, the synthesis of certain anti-epileptic drugs or cardiovascular drugs.
5. Used in the synthesis of pesticides with insecticidal, bactericidal or herbicidal activity.
