2-Methylbenzophenone

Synonym(s):(2-Methylphenyl)phenylmethanone;(Phenyl)(o -tolyl)methanone;o -Methylbenzophenone;o -Tolyl phenyl ketone;2-Methylphenyl phenyl ketone

CLEAR COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID

2-Methylbenzophenone, is used as an important raw material and intermediate in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.

Tetrahedron Letters, 27, p. 929, 1986 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)84140-4

Melting point:	-18 °C
Boiling point:	125-127 °C/0.3 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.083 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.5958(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
color	Colourless
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
Merck	14,7317
BRN	2045469
CAS DataBase Reference	131-58-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Methanone, (2-methylphenyl)phenyl-(131-58-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	Methanone, (2-methylphenyl)phenyl- (131-58-8)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.