3-Benzoylbenzoic acid
Also known as: 3-benzoylbenzoic acid, m-benzoylbenzoic acid, benzophenone-3-carboxylic acid, 3-carboxybenzophenone, Benzoic acid, 3-benzoyl-, MFCD00002518
3-Benzoylbenzoic acid (CAS 579-18-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C14H10O3 and a molecular weight of 226.22700 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 164-166 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 428.9ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.256 g/cm3 and a flash point of 227.3ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 579-18-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-18371-1
- Molecular Formula
- C14H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 226.22700 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 164-166 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 428.9ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.256 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 227.3ºC |
| Exact Mass | 226.06300 |
| PSA | 54.37000 |
| LogP | 2.61580 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918300090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 3-Benzoylbenzoic acid?
The CAS number of 3-Benzoylbenzoic acid is 579-18-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Benzoylbenzoic acid?
3-Benzoylbenzoic acid has molecular formula C14H10O3 and molecular weight 226.22700 g/mol.
Is 3-Benzoylbenzoic acid hazardous?
3-Benzoylbenzoic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
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