Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
21 u00b0C
boiling_point
323.5 u00b0C
density
1.1121 g/cu cm at 25 u00b0C
solubility
15.4 mg/L
vapor_pressure
0.000224 [mmHg]
flash_point
148 u00b0C
ph
Solution in alcohol practically neutral to moistened litmus paper
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Environmental Hazard
Irritant
- H411 (99.4%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H400 (21.1%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 120-51-4 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl benzoate |
| InChI Key | SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 2345 |
| INCI Name | BENZYL BENZOATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
An ester used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent in cosmetic formulations.