Description

Benzyl Benzoate is a versatile organic ester widely recognized for its dual functionality as a solvent and a fixative. This compound is essential for formulators seeking a high-boiling, low-volatility solvent with excellent solvating power for various resins and polymers. It serves critical roles across the pharmaceutical, personal care, flavor & fragrance, and polymer industries. Its stability and compatibility make it a preferred ingredient in numerous commercial and industrial applications.

Application

• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a solvent and vehicle in topical scabies and lice treatments, and as a plasticizer in film coatings for tablets.
• Flavors & Fragrances: Acts as a fixative and solvent, enhancing the longevity and stability of perfume compositions and synthetic flavor blends.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as a solvent for UV filters and active ingredients in sunscreens, and as a plasticizer in nail polish and hair sprays.
• Polymer & Plastic Industry: Serves as a plasticizer for cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, and other synthetic resins to improve flexibility and workability.
• Textile Industry: Functions as a dye carrier and solvent in the dyeing process for synthetic fibers like polyester.
• Industrial Solvent: Used as a high-boiling point solvent for inks, paints, and lacquers, and for dissolving various gums and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Benzoate
CAS No.	120-51-4
Molecular Formula	C14H12O2
Molecular Weight	212.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzylis Benzoas; Benylate; Ascabin; Peruscabin; Vanzoate; Benzyl Alcohol Benzoic Ester; Benzyl Phenylformate; Benzoic Acid Phenylmethyl Ester
EINECS	204-402-9

Quality Control

Our Benzyl Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It can be produced to meet various pharmacopeial standards such as USP, BP, and EP, as well as food-grade (FCC) specifications for flavor and fragrance applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and compliance is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.568 - 1.570
Specific Gravity (25/25°C)	1.116 - 1.120
Acidity (as Benzoic Acid)	≤ 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.