Methyl benzoate
ALDRICH/W268313 - natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
CAS Number: 93-58-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O2
Molecular Weight: 136.15
EC Number: 202-259-7
MDL Number: MFCD00008421
Linear Formula: C6H5COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
bp | 198-199 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.088 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
InChI | 1S/C8H8O2/c1-10-8(9)7-5-3 |
InChI key | QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −12 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | floral; phenolic |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccccc1 |
solubility | ethanol: 60%, clear (1mL/4ml) |
vapor density | 4.68 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | <1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
General description: | Methyl benzoate occurs naturally in guava, mango and kiwifruit. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 |
Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22 |
Safety Statements | 36 |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 181.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 83 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 198-199 °C (lit.) |
mp | −12 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.088 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2683 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |