Methyl Benzoate 99.0%(GC)

99.0%(GC)


Synonym:  Methyl benzoate
Linear Formula:  C6H5COOCH3
Molecular Weight:  136.15 g/mol
CAS Number: 93-58-3

Properties

Vapour pressure <1 mmHg ( 20 ℃)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Assay Purity >99%(GC)
Refractive index n20/D 1.516 (lit.)
B pt. 198-199 ℃ (lit.)
M pt. 12 ℃(lit.)
Density 1.088 g/mL at 20 ℃ (lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302
Precautionary Statement  P301 + P312 + P330
Symbol
Signal word Warning
HS Code 4002191900
Flash point 91℃
Storage Temp. 2-8℃
Storage Class 3
Packaging Glass bottle
UN Number 1993

Description

Recommended products
Methyl Nicotinate 98.0%(GC)

Application
Methyl benzoate has a pleasant smell strongly reminiscent of the fruit of the feijoa tree and it is used in perfumery. It also finds use as a solvent and as a pesticide used to attract insects such as orchid bees.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Methyl benzoate is an organic compound. It is an ester with the chemical formula C6H5CO2CH3. It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but miscible with organic solvents.