Methyl Benzoate
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Product Description
Product
Methyl Benzoate
CAS
93-58-3
Formula
C8H8O2
Synonym
Methyl benzoate; Methyl benzyl carboxylate; Niobe oil; benzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, methyl ester; methyl benzene carboxylate
Typical Product Specifications
Density
1.082-1.088
Appearance
colorless clear liquid
Assay
98.00 to 100.00 %
Halogens
Chlorine free
Specific gravity
1.08200 to 1.08900 @ 25.00 °C
Boiling Point
198.00 to 199.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point
112.00 to 113.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure
0.340000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C
Shelf Life
24 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Odor
Chemical with a phenolic and cherry pit note
Taste
Phenolic and cherry pit with a camphoraceous nuance
Pounds/Gallon
9.003 to 9.062
Refractive Index
1.51300 to 1.52000 @ 20.00 °C
Melting Point
-13.00 to -12.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
logP (o/w)
2.20
Storage
store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
Odor Type
phenolic
Vapor Density
4.68
Acid Value
1.00 max. KOH/g
Flash Point
181.00 °F. TCC
Insolubility
in glycerin
Molecular weight
136.15
Color
colorless liquid
Solubility
alcohol, fixed oils, propylene glycol, water 30 c
Chemical Structure
Notes
Methyl benzoate is an organic liquid with a pleasant aroma. It is used in flavor & fragrance applications. FEMA# 2683
It is also used in certian applications as a dye carrier.
Use: PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
Class
Industry
Functions
Methyl Benzoate
Product Description
Product
Methyl Benzoate
CAS
93-58-3
Formula
C8H8O2
Synonym
Methyl benzoate; Methyl benzyl carboxylate; Niobe oil; benzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, methyl ester; methyl benzene carboxylate
Typical Product Specifications
Density
1.082-1.088
Appearance
colorless clear liquid
Assay
98.00 to 100.00 %
Halogens
Chlorine free
Specific gravity
1.08200 to 1.08900 @ 25.00 °C
Boiling Point
198.00 to 199.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point
112.00 to 113.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure
0.340000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C
Shelf Life
24 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Odor
Chemical with a phenolic and cherry pit note
Taste
Phenolic and cherry pit with a camphoraceous nuance
Pounds/Gallon
9.003 to 9.062
Refractive Index
1.51300 to 1.52000 @ 20.00 °C
Melting Point
-13.00 to -12.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
logP (o/w)
2.20
Storage
store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
Odor Type
phenolic
Vapor Density
4.68
Acid Value
1.00 max. KOH/g
Flash Point
181.00 °F. TCC
Insolubility
in glycerin
Molecular weight
136.15
Color
colorless liquid
Solubility
alcohol, fixed oils, propylene glycol, water 30 c
Chemical Structure
Notes
Methyl benzoate is an organic liquid with a pleasant aroma. It is used in flavor & fragrance applications. FEMA# 2683
It is also used in certian applications as a dye carrier.
Use: PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
Class
Industry
Functions
