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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl benzoate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methyl benzoate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H8O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
202-259-7
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.36 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

510 °C

potency

1177 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
2170 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

8.6-20 % (v/v)

bp

199 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-12 °C

transition temp

flash point 82 °C

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.086 - 1.088
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

170.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

77 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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