Description
BENZYL BENZOATE
IP • Commercial • FCC Grades
Benzyl Benzoate is an organic ester formed by the reaction of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. It is a clear, colourless to pale yellow, oily liquid with a faint, slightly aromatic odour. Aaru Life Science supplies Benzyl Benzoate in multiple grades including IP, Commercial, and FCC, ensuring suitability across a wide range of pharmaceutical, fragrance, flavour, and industrial applications. Each batch is manufactured under strict quality control and is compliant with the respective pharmacopoeial and food-grade standards, making it a reliable choice for formulators, researchers, perfumers, and industrial users alike.
📘 IP Grade
🏭 Commercial Grade
🍽️ FCC Grade
🏭 Commercial Grade
🍽️ FCC Grade
🧾 1. Product Identification
| Product Name | Benzyl Benzoate |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Benzyl Benzenecarboxylate, Benzoic Acid Benzyl Ester, Phenylmethyl Benzoate |
| Chemical Formula | C₁₄H₁₂O₂ |
| CAS Number | 120-51-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 212.24 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / Commercial / FCC |
| HS Code | 29163200 |
⚗️ 2. Physical & Chemical Properties
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale yellow oily liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Faint, slightly aromatic — balsamic odour |
| Boiling Point | 323 – 324°C |
| Melting Point | 17 – 21°C |
| Density | 1.118 – 1.122 g/cm³ at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.568 – 1.570 at 20°C |
| Flash Point | 148°C (closed cup) |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether and most organic solvents |
📐 3. Grade-wise Specifications
| Parameter | IP | FCC (Food Grade) | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 99.0% | ≥ 99.0% | ≥ 98.0% |
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 10 | ≤ 10 | ≤ 20 |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.568 – 1.570 | 1.568 – 1.570 | 1.567 – 1.571 |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.118 – 1.122 | 1.118 – 1.122 | 1.115 – 1.124 |
| Acid Value | ≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g | ≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.2% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Appearance | Clear & colourless | Clear & colourless | Clear to pale yellow |
🧪 4. Applications & Uses
💊 Pharmaceutical formulations active ingredient in topical scabicide and pediculicide preparations for scabies and lice
🐄 Veterinary medicines animal scabicide and mange treatment formulations
🌸 Perfumery & fragrance industry fixative and fragrance ingredient in floral and oriental perfume compositions
🍽️ Flavour industry flavouring agent in food and beverages (FCC grade)
💄 Cosmetics & personal care ingredient in soaps, lotions, sunscreens and hair care products
🧴 Plasticiser plasticiser for cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose and synthetic resins
🧪 Solvent applications solvent for camphor, alkaloids, cellulose esters and natural resins
🧵 Textile industry carrier and solvent in dyeing of synthetic fibres
🦟 Repellent tick and mite repellent in fabric treatments
🖨️ Printing inks & coatings solvent and fixative in specialty ink and coating formulations
🏚️ 5. Storage & Handling
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from strong oxidising agents and alkalis. |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 2 years from date of manufacture in original sealed packaging. |
| Hazard Classification | Combustible liquid (Flash Point 148°C). Mildly irritating to skin and eyes. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Use with adequate ventilation. |
| Regulatory Status | Compliant with IP pharmacopoeia and FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) standards. Approved for use in pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic applications. |
| Packaging | 25 Kg. / 35 Kg. / 50 Kg. / 250 Kg. Plastic Drums |
| Documents Available | Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available on request. |
✅ Aaru Life Science Trusted Benzyl Benzoate Supplier (IP/Commercial/FCC) | COA & MSDS available on request
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