Benzyl benzoate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Benzyl benzoate is used as repellent for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes. It is an effective and inexpensive topical treatment for human scabies. It has vasodilating and spasmolytic effects and is present in many asthma and whooping cough drugs. It is also a dye carrier, solvent for cellulose derivatives, plasticizer, and fixative in the perfume industry

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.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, alcohol, chloroform, ether, oils.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 120-51-4
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 212.25
• MDL Number: MFCD00003075
• InChI Key: SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ascabiol, benylate, novoscabin, benzoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, scabitox, scobenol, ascabin, benzyl phenylformate, benzoic acid, benzyl ester, phenylmethyl benzoate
• PubChem CID: 2345
• ChEBI: CHEBI:41237
• IUPAC Name: benzyl benzoate
• SMILES: O=C(OCC1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 18°C to 20°C
• Density: 1.112
• Boiling Point: 323°C to 324°C
• Flash Point: 147°C (296°F)
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CO₂CH₂C₆H₅
• Refractive Index: 1.568
• Quantity: 2500 g
• UN Number: UN3082
• Beilstein: 2049280
• Merck Index: 14,1127
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,alcohol,chloroform,ether,oils.
• Formula Weight: 212.25
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzyl benzoate

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