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Sigma-Aldrich

Benzyl formate

≥95%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Benzyl methanoate, Formic acid benzyl ester, NSC 8049

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Linear Formula:
HCO2CH2C6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.15
FEMA Number:
2145
Beilstein:
150-84-5
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
344
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.077
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.511 (lit.)

bp

203 °C (lit.)

density

1.088 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fruity; floral; sweet

SMILES string

O=COCC1=CC=CC=C1

InChI

1S/C8H8O2/c9-7-10-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,7H,6H2

InChI key

UYWQUFXKFGHYNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

179.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

82 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 268-269 (1997)
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Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 268-269 (1997)
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Insect biochemistry and molecular biology, 113, 103213-103213 (2019-08-24)
Mosquitoes rely heavily on the olfactory system to find a host for a bloodmeal, plants for a source of energy and suitable sites for oviposition. Here, we examined a cluster of eight odorant receptors (ORs), which includes one OR, CquiOR1

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