Benzyl benzoate, also known as Phenylmethyl benzoate, is a compound recognized for its diverse biological activities and industrial applications. It functions as an orally active anti-scabies agent, acaricide, and fungicide. Additionally, it acts as an angiotensin II inhibitor, demonstrating antihypertensive effects.
- Orally active anti-scabies agent
- Acaricide with an EC50 of 0.06 g/m2
- Fungicidal properties
- Inhibits angiotensin II activity
- Exhibits antihypertensive effects
- Suitable for use in perfumes
- Applicable in pharmaceutical formulations
- Employed in the food industry