Description
Methyl benzoate, 100G
natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Linear Formula:
C6H5COOCH3
CAS Number:
93-58-3
Molecular Weight:
136.15
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
400,
grade
FG
Halal
Kosher
natural
Agency/Method
follows IFRA guidelines
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
vapor density
4.68 (vs air)
vapor pressure
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay
≥98%
refractive index
n20/D 1.516 (lit.)
bp
198-199 °C (lit.)
mp
−12 °C (lit.)
solubility
ethanol: 60%, clear (1mL/4ml)
density
1.088 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
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Flavors and Fragrances
Organoleptic
floral; phenolic
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
General description
Methyl benzoate occurs naturally in guava, mango and kiwifruit.