Name | 3-Methylbenzophenone |
Synonyms | 3-Benzoyltoluene M-METHYLBENZOPHENONE 3-Methylbenzophenone PHENYL 3-TOLYL KETONE PHENYL M-TOLYL KETONE Phenyl m-tolyl ketone m-Methyl Acetophenone Benzophenone, 3-methyl- 2-Phenylacetoacetbenzene (3-Methylphenyl)phenylketone (3-Methylphenyl)phenylmethanone (3-methylphenyl)(phenyl)methanone (3-Methylphenyl)(phenyl)methanone |
CAS | 643-65-2 |
EINECS | 211-401-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C14H12O/c1-11-6-5-9-13(10-11)14(15)12-7-3-2-4-8-12/h2-10H,1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C14H12O |
Molar Mass | 196.24 |
Density | 1.095 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 2°C |
Boling Point | 183-185 °C/16 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
Water Solubility | insoluble |
Solubility | Difficult to mix. |
Vapor Presure | 0.000392mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Yellow to Green |
BRN | 2045488 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.597(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00008535 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Yellow oily liquid. Boiling point 31-313 ℃/98.29kPa,183-185 ℃/2.18kPa, relative density 1.095, refractive index 1.5970, flash point> 110 ℃. |
Use | Used as a pharmaceutical Intermediate |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29143990 |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
Use | an intermediate of ketoprofen. used as pharmaceutical intermediates |
method of production | thionyl chloride was prepared from M-methyl benzoic acid to produce m-methyl benzoyl chloride, this product is then prepared by Reflux reaction with benzene under the action of anhydrous aluminum trichloride. |