Information of Benzyl Benzoate

1. BENZYL BENZOATE
Presented By,
Ganesh A. Pawar
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 Chemical Formula -C6H5CH2O2CC6H5
 It is the ester of Benzyl Alcohol and Benzoic Acid
 Appearance - Colorless or mild yellowish transparent liquid
 Odor - Weak, sweet-balsamic
 It occurs in a number of blossoms and is a component of
Balsam of Peru and Tolu Balsam

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Synthesis of Benzyl Benzoate
1. By Electrochemical oxidation of Benzyl alcohol

4. 3. From Benzyl alcohol and Sodium Benzoate
C6H5CH2ONa
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50-60 ℃, 4 h
4. Transesterification of Methyl Benzoate and Benzyl alcohol
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5. Physical and Chemical properties
Appearance Colorless or mild yellowish transparent liquid
Odor Weak, sweet-balsamic
Sp. Gravity (@20℃) 1.118-1.122
Refractive Index 1.568-1.570
Melting Point, ℃ 16-20
Boiling Point, ℃ 323-325
Flash Point, ℃ 148
Vapor Pressure (@20℃) < 1 mm Hg
Solubility Soluble in Benzene, Acetone

6. The Key Players in Global Benzyl Benzoate Market
1. Lanxess
2. Emerald Kalama Chemical
3. Ernesto Ventós
4. Vertellus
5. HELM
6. Tennants Fine Chemicals
7. Sabari Chemicals
8. Hubei Greenhome Fine Chemical
9. Wuhan Biet
10. Wuhan Youji Industries

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1. A topical solution to kill the mites responsible for the skin
condition scabies.
2. A fixative in fragrances to improve the stability and other
characteristics of the main ingredients.
3. A food additive in artificial flavors
4. A plasticizer in cellulose and other polymers
5. A solvent for various chemical reactions
6. A treatment for sweet itch in horses