BENZYL BENZOATE

PREMIUM GRADE

This Benzyl Benzoate has been filled to high purity specifications in a clean room environment and is supplied to us prepacked.

It is suitable for use in cosmetic applications and those where a higher grade than normal is required.

PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.

Batch Number: 82992  - Expiry date september 2013 (1 Litres)

Batch Number SO648953  -  Expiry Date: December 2014 (5 Litres)

* Expiry date correct at date of publishing.

Benzyl benzoate is the ester of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. Above 18C benzyl benzoate is a colourless, transparent, viscous liquid which is insoluble in water but miscible with many organic solvents. Below 18C it is a white solid.

Product Specification:

• Synonyms: Benzyl benzenecarboxylate; Benzyl phenylformate; Benzoic acid, phenylmethyl ester;
• Appearance @ 25C: Colourless Oily Liquid
• CAS No: 120-51-4
• Assay: 99.5% Min
• Benzyl alcohol content: 0.02% Max
• Freezing Point: 18 C Min
• Acidity: 2g requires not more than 0.2ml of 0.1M NaOH solution
• Boiling Range: 323 - 324C
• Flash Point: 148C (CC)
• Auto Ignition Temperature: 480C
• Specific Gravity @ 20C: 1.118 g/ml
• Viscosity @ 25C: approx 11 cps
• Vapour density @ 20C: 7.3
• Vapour pressure: <0.1 mbar @ 20?C
• Partition coefficient (n-Octanol/water): log P = 3.97
• Alkaline hydrolysis (rate constant at 25C): log KOH = -2.10
• Sulphated Ash Content: 0.1% max
• Refractive Index: 1.5695
• Solubility Insoluble in water: Miscible with alcohol, chloroform,ether and oils
• Odour: Mild aromatic
• Molecular weight: 212
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₂

PLEASE NOTE: In winter, because the freezing point of benzyl benzoate is 18C it may become solid. The package of benzyl benzoate needs to be placed in a hot air chamber (35-70C) or in a warm water bath (40-90C). After it has fully melted it will be a uniform liquid. The freezing and thawing cycle of the product will not affect the quality of the product.

Uses for Benzyl Benzoate

Benzyl Benzoate is widely used in the perfume industry. Its high molecular weight and nearly odourless nature make it excellent as a perfume fixative. It also has application as a solvent for artificial musks.

Benzyl benzoate is a plasticizer in cellulose and other polymers.

It is also used as laboratory reagent and solvent.

For treatment of dust mites: click here to read a study on the
Effect of application of benzyl benzoate on house dust mites

 

Health & Safety:

R-phrase(s)

R22 Harmful if swallowed.

S-phrase(s)

S25 Avoid contact with eyes. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice

 

 

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