Benzyl Benzoate
CAS: 120-51-4
Category: Benzoate ester
| Purity | Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.0%, Cosmetic Grade ≥99.0%, Industrial Grade ≥98.0% |
| Molecular Formula | C14H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 212.24 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a faint aromatic odor; may crystallize into white crystalline solid at low temperatures |
| Packaging | 25 kg plastic drums, 50 kg polyethylene drums, 200 kg HDPE drums, 1000 kg IBC tanks, or customized packaging according to customer requirements |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and retention time comparison by GC; Assay/Purity — Gas chromatography (GC-FID) according to USP/BP methods; Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218); Density — Hydrometer or digital density meter (ASTM D4052); Acid value — Acid-base titration; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (GB/T 6283); Residual solvents — GC-MS analysis; Heavy metals — ICP-MS analysis. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption. Avoid contact with strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. Store at room temperature under normal conditions. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Benzyl benzoate is an ester compound widely used as a pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredient. It is commonly used as an active ingredient in topical preparations for the treatment of scabies and lice infestations. It is also used as a fixative in perfumes, a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, a solvent and plasticizer in industrial applications, and an intermediate for organic synthesis.