BENZYL FORMATE

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS NO. 104-57-4

BENZYL FORMATE

EINECS NO.
203-214-4
FORMULA C6H5CH2OOCH
MOL WT. 136.15
H.S. CODE 2915.13
TOXICITY  
SYNONYMS Formic acid, phenylmethyl ester; Benzyl Methanoate;
Benzyl alcohol, formate;
PRICE  

CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE clear to pale yellow liquid
MELTING POINT

 

BOILING POINT 202 - 203 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.08 - 1.095
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Insoluble
pH  
VAPOR DENSITY  

AUTOIGNITION

379 C

NFPA RATINGS

Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0

REFRACTIVE INDEX

1.509 - 1.514
FLASH POINT

82 C

STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions

APPLICATIONS

Benzyl Formate is a used flavoring agent (Spicy, jasmine, fruity, floral, ) and used as a perfumery fixer. It is used as a solvent for cellulose.
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

clear to pale yellow liquid

PURITY

98.0% min

TRANSPORTATION
PACKING 200kgs in drum
HAZARD CLASS Not regulated
UN NO.  
OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: XI, Risk Phrases: 36/37/38, Safety Phrases: 24/25
FEMA NO.:2145