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Methyl benzoylformate CAS 15206-55-0
Methyl benzoylformate is soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene and toluene and is insoluble in water. Methyl benzoylformate is a colorless liquid at b.p.246 ~ 248℃, n20D 1.5260, relative density 1.155, f.p.>110℃.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 16°C |
| Boiling point | 246-248 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.155 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.528 |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| LogP | 1.9 at 23℃ |
Methyl Benzoylformate CAS 15206-55-0 is widely used in UV-curing formulations as an important photoinitiator intermediate for industrial coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and electronic materials. It provides excellent photosensitivity and fast curing efficiency in various photocuring systems.
It is especially suitable for:
- UV-curable coatings and varnishes
- Screen printing inks and offset inks
- UV adhesives and electronic encapsulation materials
- Wood coatings and plastic coatings
- High-performance photocuring systems used with Photoinitiator products
Methyl Benzoylformate is often formulated together with products such as “Photoinitiator TPO” and “Photoinitiator 819” to improve curing speed and surface drying performance.
- Excellent UV absorption performance for fast photocuring
- Improves curing efficiency in UV ink and coating systems
- Good compatibility with various acrylate monomers and oligomers
- Suitable for transparent and pigmented UV formulations
- Stable chemical properties and reliable industrial performance
- Widely applied in modern UV curing chemical solutions
As a professional photoinitiator manufacturer, Unisunchem provides stable quality and customized supply solutions for global customers.
Usually packed in 200kg/drum, and also can be do customized package.

Q1;What is Methyl Benzoylformate used for?
Methyl Benzoylformate is mainly used as a photoinitiator intermediate in UV-curing systems such as UV coatings, UV inks, adhesives, and photocurable resins.
Q2:Is Methyl Benzoylformate suitable for UV inks?
Yes. It is widely used in UV printing inks, including screen printing and offset printing systems, due to its excellent curing performance.
Q3:Can Methyl Benzoylformate be used with other photoinitiators?
Yes. It is commonly combined with products such as “Photoinitiator TPO” and “Photoinitiator 184” to improve curing speed and overall efficiency.
Q4:Why choose Unisunchem as your supplier?
Unisunchem is a professional UV additives manufacturer offering high-quality photoinitiators, UV absorbers, and light stabilizers for global industrial applications.
























