Benzyl Benzoate

CAS:120-51-4

MF:C14H12O2

MW:212.24

EINECS:204-402-9

Synonyms:Benzyl benzoate ReagentPlus(R), ﹥=99.0%;Benzyl benzoate Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%;Benzoic acid benzyl ester≥ 99% (GC);VANZOATE(R);VENZONATE(R);Benylate;Benzyl alcohol benzoic ester;Benzyl ester

Properties

Melting point:18 °C

Boiling point:323-324 °C(lit.)

Density 1.118 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 125 °C)

refractive index n20/D 1.568(lit.)

Flash point:298 °F

storage temp. 2-8°C

solubility Miscible with ethanol, alcohol, chloroform, ether, oils.

form Liquid

color Clear colorless

Water Solubility practically insoluble

Merck 14,1127

BRN 2049280

Stability:Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.

Safety Information

Symbol(GHS)

Description
1. Benzyl benzoate is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2O2CC6H5. It is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. It forms either a viscous liquid or solid flakes and has a weak, sweet-balsamic odor. It occurs in a number of blossoms (e. G. Tuberose, hyacinth) and is a component of Balsam of Peru and Tolu balsam.
2. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.
Benzyl benzoate Application:
1. Benzyl benzoate is used as an acaricide, scabicide, and pediculicide in veterinary hospitals.
2. It is also a repellent for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes.
3. It is an effective and inexpensive topical treatment for human scabies.
4. It has vasodilating and spasmolytic effects and is present in many asthma and whooping cough drugs.
5. Other uses of benzyl benzoate are dye carrier, solvent for cellulose derivatives, plasticizer, and fixative in the perfume industry.

COA

Storage
1. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
2. Keep out of the reach of children.
3. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.