Benzyl Formate
Product Description
| Product | Benzyl Formate |
| CAS | 104-57-4 |
| Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Synonym | Phenylmethyl formate, Formic acid, phenylmethyl ester, Benzyl methanoate, Formic acid, phenylmethyl ester, Benzyl Ethanoate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.081 |
| Practically Insoluble | in water |
| Specific gravity | 1.08200 to 1.09200 @ 25.00 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.50800 to 1.51800 @ 20.00 °C |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.273000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 180.00 °F. TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.53 |
| Shelf Life | 24 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light |
| Odor Type | floral |
| Odor | Chemical with a cherry fruity almond nuance |
| Taste | Fresh cherry, with a berry strawberry fruity nuance |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 % |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Pounds/Gallon | 9.003 to 9.087 |
| Boiling Point | 202.00 to 203.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Molecular weight | 136.15 |
| Color | colorless liquid |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | FEMA# 2145
This product has an intense pleasant fruity aroma. Use: PERFUMING |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Organic Intermediates and Compounds |
| Function | Chemical Intermediate, Fragrance, Flavor |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Flavor & Fragrance, Organics, Flavor, Fragrance |
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