Benzoylformic acid
Also known as: Phenylglyoxylic acid, 2-Oxo-2-phenylacetic acid, alpha-Ketophenylacetic acid, alpha-Oxobenzeneacetic acid, Oxo(phenyl)acetic acid, Benzoylformate, Benzoyl formoic acid, Benzeneglyoxylic acid, Glyoxylic acid, phenyl-, Phenylgloxylic acid
Benzoylformic acid (CAS 611-73-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H6O3 and a molecular weight of 150.131 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 62-65 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 258.6±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 124.4±16.3 °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.
- 611-73-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-885912-9
- Molecular Formula
- C8H6O3
- Molecular Weight
- 150.131 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 62-65 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 258.6±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 124.4±16.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 150.031693 |
| PSA | 54.37000 |
| LogP | 0.69 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.569 |
| Additional Property | methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Capella KM, et al. Ethylbenzene and styrene exposure in the United States based on urinary mandelic acid and phenylglyoxylic acid: NHANES 2005-2006 and 2011-2012. Environ Res. 2019 Apr;171:101-110. |
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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 Benzoylformic acid?
The CAS number of Benzoylformic acid is 611-73-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzoylformic acid?
Benzoylformic acid has molecular formula C8H6O3 and molecular weight 150.131 g/mol.
Is Benzoylformic acid hazardous?
Benzoylformic 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 Benzoylformic acid?
For Benzoylformic acid, Upstream Products: (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid, styrene glycol, Ethyl benzoylformate; Downstream Products: Alpha-oxo-N-[(R)-1-phenylethyl]phenylacetamide, 3-Benzoylpyridine, 2-Aminophenylacetic acid.
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