Ethyl benzoylformate
Also known as: Ethyl phenylglyoxylate, Ethyl oxophenylacetate, Benzoylformic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-oxo-2-phenylacetate, Phenylglyoxylic acid ethyl ester, Glyoxylic acid, phenyl-, ethyl ester, alpha-oxo-benzeneacetic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl benzoylformate (CAS 1603-79-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H10O3 and a molecular weight of 178.185 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 97ºC, a boiling point of 256.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 111.4±15.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 1603-79-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-27648-2
- Molecular Formula
- C10H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 178.185 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 97ºC |
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| Boiling Point | 256.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 111.4±15.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 178.062988 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 1.80 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.513 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Shengkui Hu, et al. Photochemically Active Polymers Containing Pendant Ethyl Phenylglyoxylate. Macromolecules 1998, 31, 2, 322–327. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918300090 |
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| 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 Ethyl benzoylformate?
The CAS number of Ethyl benzoylformate is 1603-79-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl benzoylformate?
Ethyl benzoylformate has molecular formula C10H10O3 and molecular weight 178.185 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl benzoylformate?
For Ethyl benzoylformate, Upstream Products: ethyl mandelate, Ethyl phenylacetate, Ethyl 2-bromo-2-phenylacetate; Downstream Products: α,α-Difluorophenylacetic acid, Phenylmaleic anhydride, Atropic acid.
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