Methyl Benzoate
Quantity
Unit
CAS #
93-58-3
PRODUCT
SYNONYM
benzoic acid methyl ester; methyl benzene carboxylate; niobe oil; Methyl benzyl carboxylate; Benzoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl benzoate
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FORMULA
C8H8O2
APPEARANCE
colorless clear liquid
ASSAY
98.00 to 100.00 %
HALOGENS
Chlorine free
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
1.08200 to 1.08900 @ 25.00 °C
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
BOILING POINT
198.00 to 199.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
112.00 to 113.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
ACID VALUE
1.00 max. KOH/g
VAPOR PRESSURE
0.340000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C
VAPOR DENSITY
4.68
FLASH POINT
181.00 °F. TCC
LOGP (O/W)
2.20
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
phenolic
ODOR
Chemical with a phenolic and cherry pit note
TASTE
Phenolic and cherry pit with a camphoraceous nuance
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
INSOLUBILITY
in glycerin
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
136.15
COLOR
colorless liquid
SOLUBILITY
alcohol, fixed oils, propylene glycol, water 30 c
DENSITY
1.082-1.088
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
Specialty Chemicals, Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Organic Intermediates and Compounds
FUNCTIONS
Organic Intermediate
INDUSTRY
Flavor, Cosmetic, Personal Care, Specialty Chemicals, Flavor & Fragrance
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