Methyl benzilate

Also known as: Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy-alpha-phenyl-, methyl ester, methyl 2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetate, Methyl benzillate, alpha-Hydroxydiphenylacetic acid, methyl ester, 2-Hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid methyl ester, MFCD00004446, EINECS 200-991-1

Methyl benzilate (CAS 76-89-1) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H14O3 and a molecular weight of 242.27000 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 73 °C, a boiling point of 187 °C, a density of 1.189 g/cm3 and a flash point of 187°C/13mm. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 76-89-1
Jingsj CID: J-26932-9
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight: 242.27000 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	73 °C
Boiling Point	187 °C
Density	1.189 g/cm3
Flash Point	187°C/13mm
Exact Mass	242.09400
PSA	46.53000
LogP	2.09550
Refractive Index	1.579

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2918199010
Summary	2918199010. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:9.0%. Supervision conditions:23(import license for dual-use item and technologies,export license for dual-use item and technologies). MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl benzilate?

The CAS number of Methyl benzilate is 76-89-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl benzilate?

Methyl benzilate has molecular formula C15H14O3 and molecular weight 242.27000 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl benzilate?

For Methyl benzilate, Upstream Products: Benzilic acid, iodomethane, Methanol; Downstream Products: Methyl diphenylacetate, Tropine benzilate, methyl 2-cyclohexyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl benzilate (CAS 76-89-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-26932-9 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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