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Monobenzyl phthalate

Also known as: Benzyl Hydrogen Phthalate, Phthalic Acid Monobenzyl Ester, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1-(phenylmethyl) ester, 2-(benzyloxycarbonyl)benzoic acid, 2-phenylmethoxycarbonylbenzoic acid, Mono-n-benzyl phthalate, Monobenzyl phthalate (mBzP), o-benzyloxycarbonylbenzoic acid, carboxybenzoic acid benzyl ester, mono-Benzyl phthalate, Phthalic acid,benzyl ester, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, mono(phenylmethyl) ester, 2-HO2CC6H4CO2Bn, 2-[(Benzyloxy)carbonyl]benzoic acid, MFCD00020279, EINECS 219-771-1

Monobenzyl phthalate (CAS 2528-16-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H12O4 and a molecular weight of 256.253 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 106 °C, a boiling point of 441.1±28.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 167.8±17.5 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
2528-16-7
Jingsj CID
J-15109-7
Molecular Formula
C15H12O4
Molecular Weight
256.253 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point106 °C
Boiling Point441.1±28.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point167.8±17.5 °C
Exact Mass256.073547
PSA63.60000
LogP2.90
Vapor Pressure0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.609
Storage ConditionsRefrigerator

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Meiping Tian, et al. Positive Association of Low-Level Environmental Phthalate Exposure With Sperm Motility Was Mediated by DNA Methylation: A Pilot Study. Chemosphere. 2019 Apr;220:459-467.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918990090
Summary2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Monobenzyl phthalate?

The CAS number of Monobenzyl phthalate is 2528-16-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Monobenzyl phthalate?

Monobenzyl phthalate has molecular formula C15H12O4 and molecular weight 256.253 g/mol.

Is Monobenzyl phthalate hazardous?

Monobenzyl phthalate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Monobenzyl phthalate?

For Monobenzyl phthalate, Upstream Products: Phthalic anhydride, Benzyl alcohol, Methyl hydrogen phthalate; Downstream Products: Methyl hydrogen phthalate, Phthalic acid.

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