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Methyl benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA124040I
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93-58-3
C8H8O2
136.15
MFCD00008421
QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methylbenzoate, benzoic acid, methyl ester, clorius, benzoic acid methyl ester, niobe oil, oil of niobe, methyl benzenecarboxylate, essence of niobe, oniobe oil, oxidate le
7150
CHEBI:72775
methyl benzoate
COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
93-58-3
C8H8O2
136.15
MFCD00008421
QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methylbenzoate, benzoic acid, methyl ester, clorius, benzoic acid methyl ester, niobe oil, oil of niobe, methyl benzenecarboxylate, essence of niobe, oniobe oil, oxidate le
7150
CHEBI:72775
methyl benzoate
COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Methyl benzoate is used in perfumery. It also finds use as a solvent. It acts as an intermediate and odor agents. Further, it is used to attract insects such as orchid bees. It is also used for cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, synthetic resin and rubber solvent and polyester fibers to assist in the preparation of flavor.

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.

Applications
Methyl benzoate is used in perfumery. It also finds use as a solvent. It acts as an intermediate and odor agents. Further, it is used to attract insects such as orchid bees. It is also used for cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, synthetic resin and rubber solvent and polyester fibers to assist in the preparation of flavor.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point -12°C
Density 1.094
Boiling Point 198°C to 200°C
Flash Point 82°C (179°F)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Refractive Index 1.517
Quantity 5000 g
Beilstein 1072099
Merck Index 14,6024
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 136.15
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Methyl benzoate
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Hazard Category H227-H302
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H302-H227
Harmful if swallowed.
Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement P210-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber 202-259-7
RTECSNumber DH3850000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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