PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -22 °C |
| Boiling point: | 249 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 8.5Pa at 20℃ |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 223 °F |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| solubility | 0.06g/l |
| form | Oily Liquid |
| color | Clear yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. mild amber balsam fruity |
| Odor Type | balsamic |
| Water Solubility | 34.1mg/L at 20℃ |
| Merck | 14,1552 |
| BRN | 1867073 |
| LogP | 3.3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 136-60-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, butyl ester(136-60-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Butyl benzoate (136-60-7) |
Description and Uses
Butyl benzoate is used as a solvent for cellulose ether, a dye carrier for textiles, and a perfume ingredient . It occurs naturally as a volatile component of various fruits and vegetables. It has been approved by the FDA as an indirect food additive for use as a component of adhesives.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | DG4925000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29163100 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 136-60-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 5.14 g/kg (Smyth) |
