Description

Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile organic ester compound widely utilized as a key intermediate and flavor/fragrance component. Its value lies in its ability to impart pleasant, fruity aromatic notes and serve as a building block for more complex chemical syntheses. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity ingredients.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a synthetic aromatic compound to create fruity, floral, and balsamic notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Solvent: Employed as a solvent for resins, cellulose esters, and other polymers in specialty coatings and formulations.
• Plasticizer Production: Used in the manufacture of certain plasticizers to modify the flexibility and processing of plastics.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for esterification studies and synthetic route development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	937236-97-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Benzoate; Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Benzenecarboxylate; Niobe Oil; Oil of Niobe; Clorius; Methylbenzoat; UN 2938; Methyl ester of benzoic acid; Methyl Phenylformate
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Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with industrial and fine chemical grade standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize evaporation and prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.515 - 1.517
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.082 - 1.088
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.