2-Methylbenzophenone
[CAS# 131-58-8]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic ketone
• Name: 2-Methylbenzophenone
• Synonyms: Phenyl o-tolyl ketone; Phenyl 2-tolyl ketone; (2-Methylphenyl)phenyl-methanone
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O
• Molecular Weight: 196.25
• CAS Registry Number: 131-58-8
• EC Number: 205-032-0

Properties

• Density: 1.083
• Melting point: -18 ºC
• Boiling point: 309-311 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.593-1.595

Safety Data

• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302