Benzyl benzoate Property

Melting point:

17-20 °C

Boiling point:

324°C

Density 

1.116

vapor density 

7.3

vapor pressure 

0.000224 mm Hg @ 250C

refractive index 

1.569-1.570

Flash point:

298°F

form 

Liquid

color 

Colorless oily liquid

Odor

slt aromatic odor

Water Solubility 

Insoluble in water

Safety

Autoignition Temperature

480°C

PackingGroup 

III

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 1700 mg/kg JPETAB 93,26,48

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P273Avoid release to the environment.

Benzyl benzoate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Benzyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of benzoic acid with benzyl alcohol. It has been isolated from the plant species of the genus Polyalthia. It has a role as a scabicide, an acaricide and a plant metabolite. It is a benzyl ester and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a benzoic acid.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion andskin contact. Combustible liquid. Can react with oxidizingmaterials. To fight fire, use CO2, water spray or mist, drychemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acridand irritating fumes and smoke.