Benzyl Benzoate

Description

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

Alt Name	Phenylmethyl benzoate
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	1 2 3 4 5
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.

IFRA

Standard

https://ifrafragrance.org/standards/IFRA_STD_009.pdf

Category

Flavor and fragrance agents, carrier solvents

Critical Effect

Dermal sensitization and systemic toxicity

Restrictions

Usage limits in the finished product

Cat. 1Category 1:	1.7 %
Cat. 2Category 2:	1.4 %
Cat. 3Category 3:	0.41 %
Cat. 4Category 4:	4.8 %
Cat. 5ACategory 5A:	4.3 %
Cat. 5BCategory 5B:	0.21 %
Cat. 5CCategory 5C:	0.83 %
Cat. 5DCategory 5D:	0.07 %
Cat. 6Category 6:	0.41 %

Cat. 7ACategory 7A:	0.41 %
Cat. 7BCategory 7B:	0.41 %
Cat. 8Category 8:	0.07 %
Cat. 9Category 9:	1.9 %
Cat. 10ACategory 10A:	1.9 %
Cat. 10BCategory 10B:	12 %
Cat. 11ACategory 11A:	0.07 %
Cat. 11BCategory 11B:	0.07 %
Cat. 12Category 12:	100%

Safety Information

Pictograms
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 + P312 - 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	S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S25 - Avoid contact with eyes
Europe Standard Hazard	Xn - Harmful