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Methyl benzoate , standardforGC,≥99.5%(GC) , 93-58-3

Synonym(s):
Methyl benzoate

CAS NO.:93-58-3

Empirical Formula: C8H8O2

Molecular Weight: 136.15

MDL number: MFCD00008421

EINECS: 202-259-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -12 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 198-199 °C (lit.)
Density  1.088 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor density  4.68 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
FEMA  2683 | METHYL BENZOATE
refractive index  n20/D 1.516(lit.)
Flash point: 181 °F
storage temp.  Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility  ethanol: soluble60%, clear (1mL/4ml)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow
Specific Gravity 1.087~1.095 (20℃)
Odor at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. phenolic wintergreen almond floral cananga
Odor Type phenolic
explosive limit 8.6-20%(V)
Water Solubility  <0.1 g/100 mL at 22.5 ºC
Merck  14,6024
JECFA Number 851
BRN  1072099
Dielectric constant 6.6(20℃)
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
LogP 2.12-2.2 at 20℃

Description and Uses

Methyl benzoate is an organic compound. It is an ester with the chemical formula C6H5CO2CH3. It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water, but miscible with organic solvents. Methyl benzoate has a pleasant smell, strongly reminiscent of the fruit of the feijoa tree, and it is used in perfumery. It also finds use as a solvent and as a pesticide used to attract insects such as orchid bees.

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.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302
Precautionary statements  P264-P270-P301+P312-P501
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  22
Safety Statements  36
RIDADR  UN 2938
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  DH3850000
Autoignition Temperature 510 °C
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29163100
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 3.43 g/kg (Smyth)

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