Molekula
Benzyl benzoate (pharma grade)
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Benzyl benzoate (pharma grade) is a benzyl ester of benzoic acid used as a solvent, preservative, and in pharmaceutical formulations. In industry it serves as a fixative and musk solvent in perfumes, a flavouring ingredient, a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, and a dye carrier. It is also employed in the treatment of scabies and lice. Available with CAS number 120-51-4, molecular formula C14H12O2, and molecular weight 212.24 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Benzyl benzoate (pharma grade) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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500 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless or almost colourless liquid |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Odour | Slight aromatic |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol (96%), with methylene chloride and with fatty and essential oils |
| Assay | 99% - 100.5% |
| Sulphated Ash | <0.1% |
| Freezing Point | Min 17.0°C |
| Refractive Index (20ºC) | 1.5680 - 1.5700 |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 1.0 Max |
| Relative Density (20 °C) | 1.1180 - 1.1220 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 148 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Leaflets or oily liquid |
| Odour | Light, balsamic odor reminiscent of almond |
| Melting Point | 21 °C |
| Boiling Point | 323.5 °C |
| Density | 1.1 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene, methanol, chloroform |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.000224 mmHg at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.5680 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 3.97 |
Source: PubChem CID 2345 (HSDB, DrugBank, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90023278 |
| CAS Number | 120-51-4 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl benzoate |
| EC Number | 204-402-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 212.24 |
| Exact Mass | 212.0837 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2 |
| InChIKey | SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(13-9-5-2-6-10-13)16-11-12-7-3-1-4-8-12/h1-10H,11H2 |
| PubChem CID | 2345 |
| UN Number | UN3082 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2916315000 |
| Tariff Code | 2916310010 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H313 May be harmful in contact with skin
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Ascabin
- Ascabiol
- Benylate
- Benzoic acid, benzyl ester
- Benzoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
- BENZYL BENZOATE
- Novoscabin
- Phenylmethyl benzoate
- Scabiozon
- Scobenol
Frequently asked questions
What is benzyl benzoate used for?
Benzyl benzoate is used as a solvent, plasticizer, and in pharmaceutical formulations, including treatments for scabies and lice.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of benzyl benzoate?
The formula is C14H12O2 with a molecular weight of 212.24 g/mol.
How should benzyl benzoate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
What grade of benzyl benzoate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies pharma-grade benzyl benzoate, suitable for pharmaceutical applications.
Can Molekula supply benzyl benzoate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply benzyl benzoate in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with a benzyl benzoate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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