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octyl benzoate

  • CAS NO.:94-50-8
  • Empirical Formula: C15H22O2
  • Molecular Weight: 234.33
  • MDL number: MFCD00995104
  • EINECS: 202-339-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:08:57
octyl benzoate  Structural

What is octyl benzoate ?

The Uses of octyl benzoate

Octyl Benzoate is used as a fragrance agent.

Definition

ChEBI: Octyl benzoate is a benzoate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of benzoic acid with the hydroxy group of octan-1-ol. It is found in the leaves of lemon balm. It has a role as a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a benzoic acid and an octan-1-ol.

Production Methods

Octyl benzoate is produced by azeotropic esterification of n-octanol with Benzoic acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 71, p. 90, 1993 DOI: 10.1139/v93-013
Tetrahedron Letters, 27, p. 15, 1986 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)83927-1

Properties of octyl benzoate

Boiling point: 182-183 °C(Press: 21 Torr)
Density  0.9614 g/cm3
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
form  Colourless or very pale straw-coloured, slightly viscous liquid.
Odor at 100.00 %. fruity balsam
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzoic acid, octyl ester(94-50-8)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzoic acid, octyl ester (94-50-8)

Safety information for octyl benzoate

Computed Descriptors for octyl benzoate

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