| Benzyl benzoate CAS # 120-51-4
Molecular Weight 212
Molecular Formula C14H12O2
Benzyl benzoate is used as a constituent in dye-carrier formulations,
as a solvent for cellulosics, and in fragrance formulations.
Specifications
| Appearance |
Clear liquid |
| Assay, % |
99.0 minimum |
| Acidity, as benzoic, % |
0.10 maximum |
| Specific Gravity @ 25/25°C |
1.116 - 1.120 |
| Refractive Index @ 25°C/D |
1.560 - 1.570 |
| Benzyl Alcohol, % |
0.05 maximum |
| Color, APHA |
50 maximum |
| Odor Mild |
characteristic |
| Moisture (K-F), % |
0.10 maximum |
Typical Properties
| Physical State |
Oily liquid |
| Pounds per gallon |
9.35 |
| Melting Point, ~°C |
20 |
| Boiling Point, ~°C |
324 |
| Flash Point, C.O.C., oF |
295 |
| Solubility Properties Insoluble in H2O Soluble
in alcohol, chloroform, ether |
| Vapor Pressure |
4.5 mm Hg @ 156°C |
| Vapor Density |
7.3 |
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