W268305

Methyl benzoate

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Bnzoic acid methyl ester, Clorius, Methyl benzene carboxylate
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅COOCH₃
• CAS Number: 93-58-3
• Molecular Weight: 136.15
• FEMA Number: 2683
• Beilstein: 1072099
• EC Number: 202-259-7
• Council of Europe no.: 260
• MDL number: MFCD00008421
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901249
• Flavis number: 9.725
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: FG
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: 4.68 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.516 (lit.)
• bp: 198-199 °C (lit.)
• mp: −12 °C (lit.)
• solubility: ethanol: 60%, clear (1mL/4ml)
• density: 1.088 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: floral; phenolic; wintergreen
• SMILES string: COC(=O)c1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C8H8O2/c1-10-8(9)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3
• InChI key: QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H361d
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P308 + P313 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2
• 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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves