Chemical Name: Methyl benzoylformate
Synonym: Omnirad MBF; Photoinitiator MBF; Methyl phenylglyoxylate
CAS No.: 15206-55-0
Molecular Fomula:C9H8O3
Molecular Weight:164.16
Molecular structure:
Appearance: Light yellow liquid
Assay: 99.0％
Methyl benzoylformateTypical Properties
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Light yellow liquid |
| Assay (GC) | ≥99.0％ |
| Methyl benzoate (GC) | ≤1.0% |
| Density @ 20°C： | 1.15-1.17 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | 246℃-248℃ |
| Other single impurity | ≤1.0% |
| Suspended substance | No |
| Transmittance | 450nm,≥98.0％ |
| 500nm,≥99.0％ |
Methyl benzoylformate function
1. Methyl benzoylformate is an intermediate of the herbicide oxazinone.
2. Used as a photoinitiator for UV curable coatings and inks.
Methyl benzoylformate Packaging and Shipping
Packing:25kg or 200L/drum.
Delivery:with in 5-7 working days.
Methyl benzoylformate storage
Stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.