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Benzyl benzoate

EMPROVE^® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., BP, USP

• Synonym(s): Benzyl benzoate, Benzoic acid benzyl ester
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₄H₁₂O₂
• CAS Number: 120-51-4
• Molecular Weight: 212.24
• MDL number: MFCD00003075
• EC Index Number: 204-402-9

Properties

• Agency: BP; Ph. Eur.; USP
• Quality Level: 500
• vapor pressure: <0.1 hPa ( 25 °C)
• product line: EMPROVE^® EXPERT
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 480 °C
• bp: 324 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: 21 °C
• transition temp: flash point 158 °C
• density: 1.12 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• application(s): liquid formulation; parenterals; pharmaceutical; solid formulation
• storage temp.: 15-25°C
• InChI: 1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(13-9-5-2-6-10-13)16-11-12-7-3-1-4-8-12/h1-10H,11H2
• InChI key: SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove^® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC^® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Benzylbenzoate is the ester of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. Due to its antimicrobial characteristics, it is typically used as preservative in pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics. It is also used as a solvent in cosmetic preparations.

Packaging

25 L in stainless steel drum

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 298.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 148 °C - closed cup