Benzyl formate 104-57-4

Benzyl formate, also known as formic acid benzyl ester. Colorless and transparent liquid. Molecular weight 136.14. Melting point 3.6 ℃. Boiling point 203 ℃. Relative density is 1.081. Refractive index ranging from 1.511 to 1.513. Can be miscible with alcohols, ketones, oils, aromatic hydrocarbons, and aliphatic halogenated hydrocarbons, but insoluble in water. Used as a solvent and fragrance. Can be used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate. For spices, it can be used to prepare various essence, such as jasmine, orange, carnation and other flower essential oils. It is also used to prepare fruit type edible essence. Obtained by reacting benzyl chloride with formic acid.

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Model:
104-57-4
Brand:
futurechemical
Code:
104-57-4

Product Description

Benzyl formate Basic information
Product Name:	Benzyl formate
CAS:	104-57-4
MF:	C8H8O2
MW:	136.15
EINECS:	203-214-4
Mol File:	104-57-4.mol
Benzyl formate Chemical Properties
Melting point	3.6℃
Boiling point	203 °C(lit.)
density	1.088 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	1.69hPa at 20℃
FEMA	2145 \| BENZYL FORMATE
refractive index	n20/D 1.511(lit.)
Fp	180 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless liquid
Specific Gravity	1.091 (20/4℃)
Odor	powerful fruity, spicy odor
Odor Type	floral
biological source	synthetic
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, oils.
JECFA Number	841
Merck	141,134
BRN	2041319
LogP	1.79 at 21.9℃
CAS DataBase Reference	104-57-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Formic acid, phenylmethyl ester(104-57-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	Formic acid, phenylmethyl ester (104-57-4)

Benzyl formate C8H8O2 104-57-4 Fragrance fixative Food flavoring Cosmetic raw material

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