W268313

Methyl benzoate

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

• Linear Formula: C₆H₅COOCH₃
• CAS Number: 93-58-3
• Molecular Weight: 136.15
• FEMA Number: 2683
• Beilstein: 1072099
• EC Number: 202-259-7
• Council of Europe no.: 260c
• MDL number: MFCD00008421
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901250
• Flavis number: 9.725
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117
• vapor density: 4.68 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.516 (lit.)
• bp: 198-199 °C (lit.)
• mp: −12 °C (lit.)
• solubility: ethanol: 60%, clear (1mL/4ml)
• density: 1.088 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: floral; phenolic
• SMILES string: COC(=O)c1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C8H8O2/c1-10-8(9)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3
• InChI key: QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl benzoate occurs naturally in guava, mango and kiwifruit.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 170.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 77 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves