Benzyl benzoate, 99+%

Description

CAS: 120-51-4 | C14H12O2 | 212.25 g/mol

Benzyl benzoate is used as repellent for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes. It is an effective and inexpensive topical treatment for human scabies. It has vasodilating and spasmolytic effects and is present in many asthma and whooping cough drugs. It is also a dye carrier, solvent for cellulose derivatives, plasticizer, and fixative in the perfume industry

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 120-51-4
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 212.25
• MDL Number: MFCD00003075
• InChI Key: SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ascabiol, benylate, novoscabin, benzoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, scabitox, scobenol, ascabin, benzyl phenylformate, benzoic acid, benzyl ester, phenylmethyl benzoate
• PubChem CID: 2345
• ChEBI: CHEBI:41237
• IUPAC Name: benzyl benzoate
• SMILES: O=C(OCC1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 18°C to 20°C
• Density: 1.112
• Boiling Point: 323°C to 324°C
• Flash Point: 147°C (296°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.568
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CO₂CH₂C₆H₅
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3082
• Beilstein: 2049280
• Merck Index: 14,1127
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,alcohol,chloroform,ether,oils.
• Formula Weight: 212.25
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl benzoate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	204-402-9
RTECSNumber	DG4200000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only