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Benzyl benzoate

greener alternative

natural, ≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Benzoic acid benzyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5COOCH2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
212.24
FEMA Number:
2138
Beilstein:
2049280
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
262
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.727
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 175.105

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 125 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

896 °F

composition

contains IFRA and EU 1223/2009 restricted benzyl benzoate

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.568 (lit.)

bp

323-324 °C (lit.)

mp

17-20 °C (lit.)

density

1.118 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

benzyl benzoate

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

floral; fruity; balsamic; sweet

SMILES string

O=C(OCc1ccccc1)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(13-9-5-2-6-10-13)16-11-12-7-3-1-4-8-12/h1-10H,11H2

InChI key

SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Benzyl benzoate is an aromatic ester that can be used as a flavoring agent. It has been identified as one of the main volatile aroma component of cranberry{88], mango and Egyptian Jasminum sambac flowers.
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Application


  • Toxicity and Repellency Efficacy of Benzyl Alcohol and Benzyl Benzoate as Eco-Friendly Choices to Control the Red Flour Beetle Tribolium castaneum.: This research investigates the toxicity and repellency of benzyl benzoate against the red flour beetle, highlighting its potential as an eco-friendly pest control agent (Aboelhadid et al., 2023).

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Signal Word

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

298.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

148 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 141-141 (2012)
Isolation and characterization of the volatile aroma compounds from the concrete headspace and the absolute of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait.(Oleaceae) flowers grown in Egypt
Edris AE, et al
European Food Research and Technology, 226(3), 621-621 (2008)
Contribution of volatile compounds to mango (Mangifera indica L.) aroma
Pino JA & Mesa J
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 21(2), 207-213 (2006)
Ben Spitzer-Rimon et al.
The Plant cell, 22(6), 1961-1976 (2010-06-15)
Floral scent, which is determined by a complex mixture of low molecular weight volatile molecules, plays a major role in the plant's life cycle. Phenylpropanoid volatiles are the main determinants of floral scent in petunia (Petunia hybrida). A screen using
Glen H MacDonald et al.
Hearing research, 243(1-2), 1-10 (2008-06-25)
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