Ethyl benzilate

Also known as: Benzeneacetic acid, a-hydroxy-a-phenyl-, ethyl ester, Benzilic acid ethyl ester, Diphenylglycolic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetate, MFCD00016850, EINECS 257-713-7

Ethyl benzilate (CAS 52182-15-7) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H16O3 and a molecular weight of 256.29600 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 29°C, a boiling point of 192-194°C 12mm, a density of 1,562 g/cm3 and a flash point of 192-194°C/12mm. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 52182-15-7
Jingsj CID: J-27123-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight: 256.29600 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	29°C
Boiling Point	192-194°C 12mm
Density	1,562 g/cm3
Flash Point	192-194°C/12mm
Exact Mass	256.11000
PSA	46.53000
LogP	2.48560
Refractive Index	1.5600

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2918199090
Summary	2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol 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 Ethyl benzilate?

The CAS number of Ethyl benzilate is 52182-15-7.

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

Ethyl benzilate has molecular formula C16H16O3 and molecular weight 256.29600 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl benzilate?

For Ethyl benzilate, Upstream Products: Ethyl benzoylformate, Phenylboronic acid, Trimethyl(phenyl)tin; Downstream Products: Tropine benzilate, Benactyzine, 9H-Fluorene-9-carboxamide.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Ethyl benzilate (CAS 52182-15-7)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-27123-8 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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