Description |
Benzyl benzoate (BnBzO) is a mediation and insect repellent. It is one of the older preparation used to treat scabies which is a skin infections caused by the mite scarcoptes scabiei since it is lethal to the mite. It is capable of killing the mite in 5 minutes. It can also be used for the treatment of lice infestation of the head and the body. Its mechanism of action is through exerting toxic effect on the nervous system of the insects, further causing its death. It is also toxic to mite ova through an unknown mechanism. It can also be used as a repellent for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes as well as a dye carrier, solvent of cellulose derivatives, plasticizer, and a fixative. |
References |
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00676
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzyl_benzoate |
Chemical Properties |
Colourless oily liquid with pleasant aromatic odour |
Uses |
antiarteriosclerotic, hypolipaemic, hepatoprotectant |
Uses |
Benzyl Benzoate has seen use as an insecticide, as well as a solvent for various chemical reactions. |
Uses |
Used to kill lice and the mites responsible for the skin condition scabies. |
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. |
Uses |
As solvent of cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose and artificial musk; substitute for camphor in celluloid and plastic pyroxylin Compounds; perfume fixative; in confectionery and chewing gum flavors. |
Brand name |
Pharmaceutic necessity for Dimercaprol [Injection]. Benylate (Sterling Winthrop). |
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. |