1062008

Benzyl benzoate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Benzoic acid benzyl ester
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅COOCH₂C₆H₅
• CAS Number: 120-51-4
• Molecular Weight: 212.24
• Beilstein: 2049280
• EC Number: 204-402-9
• MDL number: MFCD00003075
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748916
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 125 °C)
• API family: benzyl benzoate
• autoignition temp.: 896 °F
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• availability: not available in (Sales restrictions may apply - USP Product)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.568 (lit.)
• bp: 323-324 °C (lit.)
• mp: 17-20 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.118 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: O=C(OCc1ccccc1)c2ccccc2
• InChI: 1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(13-9-5-2-6-10-13)16-11-12-7-3-1-4-8-12/h1-10H,11H2
• InChI key: SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

• Topical treatment for scabies: A randomized study compared the efficacy of topical benzyl benzoate versus oral ivermectin for treating scabies, highlighting its potential as an effective treatment option for this parasitic infestation (Meyersburg et al., 2023).


• Repellency against Tribolium castaneum: Research on benzyl benzoate demonstrated its toxicity and repellency efficacy, offering an eco-friendly alternative for controlling the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum, which poses a significant threat to stored agricultural products (Aboelhadid et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 298.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 148 °C - closed cup