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W213810

Benzyl benzoate

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natural, ≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Benzoic acid benzyl ester

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Linear Formula:
C6H5COOCH2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
212.24
FEMA Number:
2138
Council of Europe no.:
262
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.727
EC Number:
204-402-9
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2049280
Organoleptic:
floral; fruity; balsamic; sweet
Grade:
Halal, FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

grade

Halal, FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 175.105

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 125 °C)

assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

896 °F

composition

contains IFRA and EU 1223/2009 restricted benzyl benzoate

greener alternative product characteristics

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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)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

benzyl benzoate

greener alternative category

organoleptic

floral; fruity; balsamic; sweet

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

General description

Benzyl benzoate is an aromatic ester that can be used as a flavoring agent. It has been identified as one of the main volatile aroma component of cranberry{88], mango and Egyptian Jasminum sambac flowers.
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Application


  • Toxicity and Repellency Efficacy of Benzyl Alcohol and Benzyl Benzoate as Eco-Friendly Choices to Control the Red Flour Beetle Tribolium castaneum.: This research investigates the toxicity and repellency of benzyl benzoate against the red flour beetle, highlighting its potential as an eco-friendly pest control agent (Aboelhadid et al., 2023).



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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

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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Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 141-141 (2012)
Isolation and characterization of the volatile aroma compounds from the concrete headspace and the absolute of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait.(Oleaceae) flowers grown in Egypt
Edris AE, et al
European Food Research and Technology, 226(3), 621-621 (2008)
Contribution of volatile compounds to mango (Mangifera indica L.) aroma
Pino JA & Mesa J
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 21(2), 207-213 (2006)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W213810-100G-K04061837876158
W213810-1KG-K04061837876165
W213810-SAMPLE-K04061837876172