Benzyl Benzoate
- HS Code: 29163120
- CAS NO. : 120‑51‑4
- General Description
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Storage and Handling
General Description
Benzyl Benzoate is a versatile aromatic ester widely valued for its mild sweet‑balsamic aroma and excellent chemical stability, making it suitable for use across pharmaceuticals, personal care, fragrances, and industrial applications. Naturally occurring in certain plant resins and flowers, this high‑purity compound serves as an effective solvent, fixative, and intermediate in specialty formulations. Its broad applicability—ranging from topical medicaments to perfumery and chemical synthesis—makes Benzyl Benzoate a trusted ingredient for innovators in both consumer and technical markets.
Technical Specification
• Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
• Purity (GC) ≥ 99%
• Density (20 °C) ~1.115–1.125 g/cm³
• Refractive Index (20 °C) ~1.568–1.570
• Melting Point ~17–20 °C
• Boiling Point ~323–324 °C
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol/ether/oils
• Acid Value Low (≤ ~0.5 mg KOH/g typical)”
Applications
• Pharmaceutical & medicated products: Topical treatment for scabies and lice; veterinary acaricide.
• Fragrance & aroma: Used as a fixative, solvent, and aroma ingredient with a balsamic profile.
• Personal care: Ingredient in lotions, creams, and hair products (fixative/solvent).
• Industrial use: Solvent, plasticizer, and chemical intermediate in formulations.
• Repellent: Used as a repellent against chiggers, mosquitoes, ticks, etc.
Compliance and Certifications
• REACH
• Food Grade
• KOSHER
• HALAL
• GMP
Packaging Details
• 230 kg HDPE Drums
• 230 kg MS Drums
• ISO Tanks
Storage and Handling
• Store in a cool, dry, well‑ventilated place, away from heat and ignition sources.
• Keep containers tightly closed to avoid contamination and volatilization.
• Recommended containers: HDPE drums, steel drums, or similar chemical‑compatible vessels.
