C15H12O3
240.25 g/mol
Dye & Pigment
Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
CAS606-28-0EC210-112-3
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Photosensitive agent and pigment intermediate
Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate is a member of the benzophenone family. It is used as a photosensitive agent and as an intermediate in pigment manufacturing.
Photosensitive agentPigment intermediate
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Safety Reference
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
InChIKey
NQSMEZJWJJVYOI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
Synonyms (15)
- Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate
- Methyl o-benzoylbenzoate