Melting point :73 °C
Boiling point :187 °C
Density :1.1515 (rough estimate)
refractive index :1.5570 (estimate)
Flash point :187°C/13mm
solubility :Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form :Solid
pka :11.38±0.29(Predicted)
color :White
Water Solubility :Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.
Merck :14,1080
BRN :2121492
CAS DataBase Reference :76-89-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference :Methyl benzilate(76-89-1)
EPA Substance Registry System :Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-.alpha.-phenyl-, methyl ester (76-89-1)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Warning
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning P264, P280, P302+P352, P321,P332+P313, P362 H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P
Precautionary statements:	P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.