Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate

Product Details

Appearance: White or slightly yellow crystalline particles, soluble in alcohol and alkali solutions, precipitated in acids and almost insoluble in water. Melting point 49-53 ℃.
Product characteristics Phthaloyl Methyl benzoate is a kind of odorless photoinitiator, which can directly contact with food. Widely used in various food packaging UV ink and varnish systems. Has strong ultraviolet light absorption performance. Suggested dosage is 2-5%.
Melting point 48-53 ° C (lit.)
Boiling point 352 ° C
Density 1,69 g/cm3
Vapor pressure 0Pa at 20 ℃
Refractive index 1.5740 (estimated)
Flash point>230 ° F
Sealed in dry, Room Temperature
Solubility insoluble in water
Morphological powder crystals
Color white to orange and then to green
Water solubility 117.7mg/L at 20 ℃
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LogP2.8 at 25 ℃
CAS Database 606-28-0 (CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemical Substance Information Benzoin acid, 2-benzoyl -, metal ester (606-28-0)
EPA Chemical Substance Information Methyl o-benzoylbenzoate (606-28-0)
Purpose 1
UV Cured Coatings and Inks
Usage 2
Used as an anti ultraviolet absorbent for food and beverage preservation
Usage Three
UV Curable Coatings and Inks