
| Item | Specification | 
| Assay | 95-97% | 
| Appearance | White to yellowish solid | 
| Melting Point | 126-130 ℃ | 

BE acid, also known as 2- (4' -ethyl benzoyl) benzoic acid, is synthesized from ethylbenzene and phthalic anhydride under
the condition of aluminum trichloride as a catalyst. It is a raw material for synthesis of 2-ethylanthraquinone.