Benzyl Benzoate
Phenylmethyl benzoate
A classic fixative-blender and solvent in perfumes. Also a modifier in heavier florals, Oriental type fragrances, etc., Tuberose, Yiang- Ylang, Lily, Gardenia, etc. Largely substituted by Benzyl salicylate when a faint odor is desirable. Useful in: brown nuts, brown others, vanilla, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, fruity others, sweet others
General Information
| Category | Aromatic Compound |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | benzyl benzoate |
| CAS Number | 120-51-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 212.24 g/mol |
| Canonical SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2 |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Family | Balsamic |
|---|---|
| Odor Strength | Low |
| Odor Description | Balsamic, Floral, Fruity, Herbal, Oily, Sweet |
| Substantivity | 322 hours at 100% |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid to solid (est) |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.113 to 1.121 @ 25 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon | 9.261 to 9.328 |
| Refractive Index | 1.566 to 1.571 @ 20 °C. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00025 mmHg @ 25 °C. |
| Vapor Density | 7.3 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Boiling Point | 323 to 324 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 316 °F. TCC ( 158 °C. ) |
| Congealing Point | 18.8 °C. |
| Melting Point | 18 to 21 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| XLogP | 4 |
| Acid Value | 1 max. KOH/g |
| Shelf Life | 24 months if stored properly |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | Alcohol Amyris wood oil Benzyl alcohol Chloroform Isopropyl myristate Musk ambrette, 1kg dissolves 450 g. musk ambrette Musk ketone, 1kg dissolves 205 g. musk ketone Musk zylol, 1kg dissolves 280 g. musk xylol Paraffin oil Solvent for the nitro musks Water-alcohol mixtures: 45% 1:1000, 70% 3:100, 90% 1:2, 95% 1:1 Water, 15.39 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in | Glycerin |
IFRA
| Standard | https://ifrafragrance.org/standards/IFRA_STD_009.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Category | Flavor and fragrance agents, carrier solvents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Critical Effect | Dermal sensitization and systemic toxicity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions Usage limits in the finished product |
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Safety Information
| Pictograms |   |
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| Hazard Statement | H302 - Harmful if swallowed H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects |
| Precautionary Statement | P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P273 - Avoid release to the environment P301 + 312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…/if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P391 - Collect spillage P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| R-phrases | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact |
| S-phrases | S2 - Keep out of the reach of children S25 - Avoid contact with eyes |
| Europe Standard Hazard | Xn - Harmful |
