Product Description
Benzyl benzoate CAS 120-51-4
| Benzyl benzoate Basic information |
| Description References |
| Product Name: |
Benzyl benzoate |
| Synonyms: |
Benzyl benzoate ReagentPlus(R), >=99.0%;Benzyl benzoate Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%;Benzoic acid benzyl ester≥ 99% (GC);VANZOATE(R);VENZONATE(R);Benylate;Benzyl alcohol benzoic ester;Benzyl ester |
| CAS: |
120-51-4 |
| MF: |
C14H12O2 |
| MW: |
212.24 |
| EINECS: |
204-402-9 |
| Benzyl benzoate Chemical Properties |
| Melting point |
18 °C |
| Boiling point |
323-324 °C(lit.) |
| density |
1.118 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure |
1 mm Hg ( 125 °C) |
| refractive index |
n20/D 1.568(lit.) |
| FEMA |
2138 | BENZYL BENZOATE |
| FEMA |
2797 | OCTANAL |
| Fp |
298 °F |
Product Identification:
CAS No.: 120-51-4
Molecular Formula:C14H12O2
Description
Benzyl benzoate (BnBzO) is a mediation and insect repellent. It is one of the older preparation used to treat scabies which is a skin infections caused by the mite scarcoptes scabiei since it is lethal to the mite. It is capable of killing the mite in 5 minutes. It can also be used for the treatment of lice infestation of the head and the body. Its mechanism of action is through exerting toxic effect on the nervous system of the insects, further causing its death. It is also toxic to mite ova through an unknown mechanism. It can also be used as a repellent for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes as well as a dye carrier, solvent of cellulose derivatives, plasticizer, and a fixative.
| Product name |
Benzyl benzoate |
| Cas Number |
120-51-4 |
| appearance |
Clear colorless Liquid |
| purity |
99% |
| Molecular Formula |
C14H12O2 |
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| Melting point |
17-20 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point |
323-324 °C (lit.) |
| Molecular Weight |
212.24 |
| MOL File |
120-51-4.mol |
| density |
1.118 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| storage temp. |
2-8°C |
| Solubility |
Miscible with ethanol, alcohol, chloroforms, ether, oils. |
| Water Solubility |
practically insoluble |
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