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Methyl benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A124040B
Description
Methyl benzoate is used in perfumery. It also finds use as a solvent. It acts as an intermediate and odor agents. Further, it is used to attract insects such as orchid bees. It is also used for cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, synthetic resin and rubber solvent and polyester fibers to assist in the preparation of flavor.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsMethyl benzoate is used in perfumery. It also finds use as a solvent. It acts as an intermediate and odor agents. Further, it is used to attract insects such as orchid bees. It is also used for cellulose esters, cellulose ethers, synthetic resin and rubber solvent and polyester fibers to assist in the preparation of flavor.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Methyl benzoate | |
-12°C | |
198°C to 200°C | |
99% | |
1.517 | |
1000 g | |
14,6024 | |
Miscible with water. | |
COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1 | |
136.15 | |
CHEBI:72775 | |
99% |
93-58-3 | |
1.094 | |
82°C (179°F) | |
C8H8O2 | |
MFCD00008421 | |
1072099 | |
methylbenzoate, benzoic acid, methyl ester, clorius, benzoic acid methyl ester, niobe oil, oil of niobe, methyl benzenecarboxylate, essence of niobe, oniobe oil, oxidate le | |
QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
methyl benzoate | |
7150 | |
136.15 | |
Liquid |
Chemical Identifiers
93-58-3 | |
136.15 | |
QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7150 | |
methyl benzoate |
C8H8O2 | |
MFCD00008421 | |
methylbenzoate, benzoic acid, methyl ester, clorius, benzoic acid methyl ester, niobe oil, oil of niobe, methyl benzenecarboxylate, essence of niobe, oniobe oil, oxidate le | |
CHEBI:72775 | |
COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H302-H227
Harmful if swallowed.
Combustible liquid.
P210-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
H227-H302
EINECSNumber : 202-259-7
RTECSNumber : DH3850000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only