Benzyl benzoate is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. It is a colorless or mild yellowish transparent liquid with a weak, sweet-balsamic odor. It can be synthesized through various methods including the electrochemical oxidation of benzyl alcohol, reaction of benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate, and transesterification of methyl benzoate and benzyl alcohol. Some key properties include a boiling point of 323-325°C and solubility in benzene and acetone. Major applications include use as a topical treatment for scabies, a fixative in fragrances, a food additive, a plasticizer, and a solvent.

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