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Benzyl benzoate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Benzoic acid benzyl ester

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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

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

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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

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Pictograms

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GHS07,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H410

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

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