Description
Benzyl benzoate EMPROVE ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., BP, USP, 25L
Benzoic acid benzyl ester, Benzyl benzoate
C14H12O2
120-51-4
212.24
MFCD00003075
204-402-9
Quality Level
500
Agency/Method
BP
Ph. Eur.
USP
vapor pressure
<0.1 hPa ( 25 °C)
product line
EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL
autoignition temp.
480 °C
potency
1904 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
4000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)
bp
324 °C/1013 hPa
mp
21 °C
transition temp
flash point 158 °C
density
1.12 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
Application
Benzylbenzoate is the ester of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. Due to its antimicrobial characteristics, it is typically used as preservative in pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics. It is also used as a solvent in cosmetic preparations.
Legal Information
Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Pictograms
GHS07,GHS09
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302 - H411
Precautionary Statements
P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P391 - P501
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
298.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
148 °C - closed cup