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Methyl benzoate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Methyl benzoate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Methyl benzoate;Benzoic acid methyl ester;Methyl phenylformate |
| Chinese name | 苯甲酸甲酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 安息香酸甲酯;甲基苯甲酸酯 |
| Chemical category | Fine & Specialty Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 93-58-3 |
| EINECS No. | 202-259-7 |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 136.15 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.0%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as benzoic acid) ≤0.05%; color (Pt-Co) ≤20
Performance characteristics
Colorless liquid with strong phenolic-fruity odor, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Fragrance and flavor, solvent, chemical synthesis