Methyl benzoate CAS#: 93-58-3; ChemWhat Code: 77503
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Methyl benzoate |
| Synonyms | FEMA 2683;METHYL BENZENECARBOXYLATE;METHYL BENZOATE;LABOTEST-BB LT00786170;OIL OF NIOBE;NIOBE OIL;RARECHEM AL BF 0531;Benzoesαuremethylester |
| CAS Registry Number | 93-58-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.15 |
| EINECS | 202-259-7 |
| Other Registry Numbers | ; |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | -12 °C |
| Boiling Point | 198-199 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.088 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| vapor Density | 4.68 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA | 2683 | METHYL BENZOATE |
| Flash Point | 181 °F |
| Storage | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Solubulity | ethanol: soluble60%, clear (1mL/4ml) |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear Colorless to pale yellow |
| Explosive Limit | 8.6-20%(V) |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 22.5 ºC |
| Merck | 14,6024 |
| BRN | 1072099 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, methyl ester(93-58-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, methyl ester(93-58-3) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| R Phrase | 22 |
| S Phrase | 36 |
| RIDADR | UN 2938 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | DH3850000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 93-58-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
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| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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