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120-51-4;Benzyl benzoate
Benzyl benzoate 99.5% CAS 120-51-4 (USP/BP Pharma Perfume grade)
  • CAS:

    120-51-4
  • Molecular Formula:

    C14H12O2
  • Quality Standard:

    Pharma USP/BP, Perfume
  • Packing:

    225kg/iron drum
  • Factory Site:

    Anhui, China
  • Mininmum Order:

    25kg
  • Price inquiry:

    sales@tnjchem.com
  • Manufacturer:

    TNJ Chemical

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  • Product Details
Benzyl Benzoate 99.5% (CAS 120-51-4), benzoic acid benzyl ester, is aromatic ester synthesized by esterification of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is colourless oily liquid with faint aromatic note, well-known as perfume fixative, fragrance solvent, textile dye carrier, pharmaceutical solvent & excipient, plasticizer. Available in Industrial Grade, Fragrance Grade, USP / Ph.Eur / BP Pharmacopoeia Grade. TNJ Chemical is a professional manufacturer and exporter since 2001. We guarantee high quality products, competitive prices and thoughtful service. If you want to buy or have any other inquiries, please contact sales@tnjchem.com

General Product Data

Product Name Benzyl Benzoate

CAS Number 120-51-4

EINECS‑EC 204-402-9

Synonyms Benzoic acid benzyl ester; Phenylmethyl benzoate

Molecular Formula C14H12O2

Molecular Weight 212.24 g/mol

Chemical Family Aromatic carboxylic ester

Available Grade Industrial Grade; Fragrance Grade; USP‑Ph.Eur‑BP Pharma Grade

Regulatory Status FEMA 2138

Physical & Chemical Characteristics

Physical form Colourless to pale-yellow clear oily liquid; crystallizes below ~18 °C

Odour Mild faint aromatic odour

Melting / Congealing point 17-20 °C

Boiling range 323-324 °C @760 mmHg

Flash Point (COC) 147-148 °C

Density (20 °C) 1.118-1.122 g/cm³

Refractive Index n₂₀/D 1.568-1.570

Solubility in water Practically insoluble (~0.015 g/L @20 °C)

Solubility Miscible with ethanol, chloroform, ether, mineral & vegetable oils; insoluble in glycerol

Processing hint Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Solidifies under low temperature; melt gently before use if crystallized.

Quality Requirements

Test Parameter Industrial Grade Fragrance Grade USP/Ph.Eur Pharma Grade Test Method
Assay (GC) ≥99.0 % ≥99.5 % 99.0‑100.5 % Capillary GC
Colour APHA ≤40 ≤20 ≤20 Colorimetry
Relative density 20℃ 1.118‑1.122 1.118‑1.122 1.116‑1.120 Pycnometer
Refractive Index n₂₀/D 1.568‑1.570 1.568‑1.570 1.568‑1.570 Refractometer
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) ≤0.5 ≤0.2 ≤0.2 Titration
Aldehydes (as Benzaldehyde) ‑ ≤0.05 % ≤0.05 % Titration
Loss on Drying ≤0.1 % ≤0.1 % ≤0.1 % Gravimetric
Sulphated Ash / Residue on Ignition ≤0.1 % ≤0.05 % ≤0.05 % Gravimetric
Heavy Metals (Pb+Cd+Hg+As) ≤10 ppm ≤5 ppm ≤5 ppm AAS

Main Functions & Recommended Applications

Perfume & Fragrance Industry: Excellent fixative and solvent for musk compounds, jasmine, ylang‑ylang, tuberose floral fragrances; also used for selected food flavours.

Textile Industry: Dye carrier / levelling agent for polyester dyeing, improves dye penetration into fibre. Suggested dosage:3‑8 % in dye bath.

Pharmaceutical: Solvent for topical parasiticide formulations, excipient for ointment bases; compendia grade for USP / Ph.Eur compliant preparations.

Plastics & Polymers: Secondary plasticizer for resins, improves flexibility.

Logistics & Storage Information

Packaging options: 225 kg steel drum; 25 kg plastic drum

Lead‑time: Samples: 7‑15 working days against deposit. 

Shipment modes: sea freight, air freight, international courier.

Storage condition: Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse, away from heat source and direct sunlight.

Shelf‑-life: 24 months under original sealed storage.

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