Methyl benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 93-58-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00008421
• InChI Key: QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylbenzoate, benzoic acid, methyl ester, clorius, benzoic acid methyl ester, niobe oil, oil of niobe, methyl benzenecarboxylate, essence of niobe, oniobe oil, oxidate le
• PubChem CID: 7150
• ChEBI: CHEBI:72775
• IUPAC Name: methyl benzoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: °C to 12°C
• Density: 1.092
• Boiling Point: 198°C to 200°C
• Flash Point: 82°C (179°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.517
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 1072099
• Merck Index: 14,6024
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 136.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl Benzoate

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