CAS 1603-79-8: Ethyl benzoylformate
Description:Ethyl benzoylformate, with the CAS number 1603-79-8, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of esters. It is characterized by its structure, which includes an ethyl group, a benzoyl moiety, and a formate group. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant aromatic odor. Ethyl benzoylformate is known for its role as a flavoring agent and fragrance in various applications, including food and cosmetics. It is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits moderate stability under standard conditions. The compound can undergo hydrolysis in the presence of water, leading to the formation of benzoylformic acid and ethanol. Ethyl benzoylformate is also of interest in synthetic organic chemistry, where it can serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical compounds. As with many organic substances, safety precautions should be taken when handling it, as it may cause irritation to the skin and eyes.
Formula:C10H10O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C10H10O3/c1-2-13-10(12)9(11)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-7H,2H2,1H3
InChI key:InChIKey=QKLCQKPAECHXCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(OCC)C(=O)C=1C=CC=CC1
- Synonyms:
- 2-Oxo-2-phenylacetic acid ethyl ester
- 2-Phenyl-2-oxoacetic acid ethyl ester
- Benzeneacetic acid, α-oxo-, ethyl ester
- Benzoylformic acid ethyl ester
- Ethyl 2-oxo-2-phenylacetate
- Ethyl 2-phenyl-2-oxoacetate
- Ethyl Oxo(Phenyl)Acetate
- Ethyl benzoyl formate
- Ethyl oxophenylacetate
- Ethyl phenylglyoxylate
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- Ethyl α-oxobenzeneacetate
- Ethylphenylglyoxylate
- Glyoxylic acid, phenyl-, ethyl ester
- NSC 6766
- Phenylglyoxylic acid ethyl ester
- α-Oxobenzeneacetic acid ethyl ester
- Ethyl benzoylformate

Ethyl phenylglyoxylate, 98%
Ref: 02-B25292
5g | To inquire | ||
25g | 78.00 € | ||
100g | To inquire |

Benzeneacetic acid, α-oxo-, ethyl ester
- Carbonyls
- Ketones
- 6-membered Rings
- Organic Building Blocks
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- Esters C10
Ref: IN-DA001RUA
5g | 50.00 € | ||
25g | 138.00 € | ||
100g | 204.00 € |

Ethyl Benzoylformate
Ref: 3B-B0109
5ml | 26.00 € | ||
25ml | 74.00 € |

2-Phenyl-2-oxoacetic acid ethyl ester
Ref: 04-C16068500
250mg | 85.00 € |

Ethyl benzoylformate, 95%
Ref: AC-41035
5g | To inquire | ||
25g | To inquire |

Ethyl oxo(phenyl)acetate
Ref: 54-OR6395
25g | 96.00 € | ||
100g | 257.00 € | ||
500g | 820.00 € |

Ref: 4Z-G-3232
5mg | To inquire | ||
10mg | To inquire | ||
25mg | To inquire | ||
50mg | To inquire | ||
100mg | To inquire |

Ethyl Benzoylformate
Ref: 10-F035199
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100g | To inquire | ||
500g | To inquire |

Ethyl phenylglyoxylate
Ref: TM-T20351
1g | 34.00 € |

Ethyl Benzoylformate
Controlled ProductRef: TR-E899995
1g | 111.00 € | ||
5g | 165.00 € | ||
10g | 222.00 € |

Ethyl benzoylformate
Ref: 3D-FE33198
1kg | 2,164.00 € | ||
50g | 388.00 € | ||
100g | 483.00 € | ||
250g | 902.00 € | ||
500g | 1,237.00 € |