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Methyl benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11469573
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Description

Methyl benzoate is used in perfumery. It also finds use as a solvent. It acts as an intermediate and odor agents. Further, it is used to attract insects such as orchid bees. It is also used for cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, synthetic resin and rubber solvent and polyester fibers to assist in the preparation of flavor.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl benzoate is used in perfumery. It also finds use as a solvent. It acts as an intermediate and odor agents. Further, it is used to attract insects such as orchid bees. It is also used for cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, synthetic resin and rubber solvent and polyester fibers to assist in the preparation of flavor.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 93-58-3
Molecular Formula C8H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 136.15
MDL Number MFCD00008421
InChI Key QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methylbenzoate, benzoic acid, methyl ester, clorius, benzoic acid methyl ester, niobe oil, oil of niobe, methyl benzenecarboxylate, essence of niobe, oniobe oil, oxidate le
PubChem CID 7150
ChEBI CHEBI:72775
IUPAC Name methyl benzoate
SMILES COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 12°C
Density 1.092
Boiling Point 198°C to 200°C
Flash Point 82°C (179°F)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Refractive Index 1.517
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 1072099
Merck Index 14,6024
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 136.15
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Methyl Benzoate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Methyl benzoate
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl benzoate

RUO – Research Use Only

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