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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.
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.
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Specifications
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. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227-H302 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H227 |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P330-P370+P378q-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 202-259-7 |
RTECSNumber | DH3850000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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