Methyl Benzoate
Product Description
| Product | Methyl Benzoate |
| CAS | 93-58-3 |
| Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Synonym | benzoic acid methyl ester, methyl benzene carboxylate, niobe oil, Methyl benzyl carboxylate, Benzoic acid, methyl ester, Methyl benzoate |
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 | Specialty Chemicals, Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Organic Intermediates and Compounds |
| Function | Organic Intermediate |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Specialty Chemicals, Personal Care, Flavor & Fragrance, Flavor |
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