4-Benzoylbutyric acid
Also known as: 5-Oxo-5-phenylpentanoic acid, 5-Oxo-5-phenylvaleric acid, Benzenepentanoic acid, δ-oxo-, 4-Benzoylbutanoic acid, 5-Phenyl-5-oxopentanoic acid, 5-Phenyl-5-oxovaleric acid, δ-Oxobenzenepentanoic acid, δ-Oxobenzenevaleric acid, NSC 10139, EINECS 216-113-5, MFCD00004411
4-Benzoylbutyric acid (CAS 1501-05-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H12O3 and a molecular weight of 192.211 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 126-129 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 380.8±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 198.3±19.7 °C. 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.
- 1501-05-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-30149-5
- Molecular Formula
- C11H12O3
- Molecular Weight
- 192.211 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 126-129 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 380.8±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 198.3±19.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 192.078644 |
| PSA | 54.37000 |
| LogP | 1.49 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.539 |
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 4-Benzoylbutyric acid?
The CAS number of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid is 1501-05-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid?
4-Benzoylbutyric acid has molecular formula C11H12O3 and molecular weight 192.211 g/mol.
Is 4-Benzoylbutyric acid hazardous?
4-Benzoylbutyric acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid?
For 4-Benzoylbutyric acid, Upstream Products: 1-phenylcyclopentene, 5,5'-oxybis(5-oxopentanoic acid), Glutaric anhydride; Downstream Products: 4-Chlorobutyrophenone, 1-Benzosuberone, 3-Phenylcyclohexanone.
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