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120-51-4

Name Benzyl benzoate
CAS 120-51-4
EINECS(EC#) 204-402-9
Molecular Formula C14H12O2
MDL Number MFCD00003075
Molecular Weight 212.24
MOL File 120-51-4.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Colourless oily liquid with pleasant aromatic odour
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)
FEMA  2138
refractive index  n20/D 1.568(lit.)
Fp  298 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Miscible with ethanol, alcohol, chloroform, ether, oils.
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
Odor at 100.00 %. faint sweet balsam oily herbal
Stability: Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
Odor Type balsamic
Water Solubility  practically insoluble
JECFA Number 24
Merck  14,1127
BRN  2049280
Dielectric constant 4.8(20℃)
Contact allergens
Benzyl benzoate is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. It is contained in Myroxylon pereirae and Tolu balsam. It is used in acaricide preparations against Sarcoptes scabiei or as a pediculicide. Direct contact may cause skin irritation, but rarely allergic contact dermatitis. As a fragrance allergen, benzyl benzoate has to be mentioned by name in EU cosmetics.
InChIKey SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 4 at 20℃
Uses
benzyl benzoate is an anti-microbial. It can also act as a solvent, helping dissolve other substances in the product, and as a perfuming ingredient. It is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid.
CAS DataBase Reference 120-51-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzyl Benzoate(120-51-4)
EPA Substance Registry System 120-51-4(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements 
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Statements 
S25:Avoid contact with eyes .
RIDADR  UN 3082 9 / PGIII
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  DG4200000
Autoignition Temperature 896 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  9
HS Code  29163100
Hazardous Substances Data 120-51-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 in rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs (g/kg): 1.7, 1.4, 1.8, 1.0 orally (Draize)

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