Product Name
Benzyl benzoate
Description
Benzyl benzoate is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2O2CC6H5. It is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. It forms either a viscous liquid or solid flakes and has a weak, sweet-balsamic odor. It occurs in a number of blossoms (e. g. tuberose, hyacinth) and is a component of Balsam of Peru and Tolu balsam.It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.
Synonyms
Phenylmethyl benzoate
IUPAC Name
Benzyl benzoate
Molecular Formula
C14H12O2
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(13-9-5-2-6-10-13)16-11-12-7-3-1-4-8-12/h1-10H,11H2
InChI Key
SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
323-324 °C (lit.)
Melting Point
17-20 °C (lit.)
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
Monoisotopic Mass
212.0837
Refractive Index
1.567-1.57
Stability
Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials.
Topological Polar Surface Area
26.3 Ų
Vapor Pressure
1 mm Hg ( 125 °C)