Methyl benzoate

 

Other names:Benzoic acid methyl ester;methyl benzenecarboxylate

CAS number: 93-58-3

EINECS number: 202-259-7

Appearance: A colorless liquid oily shape, have intense floral and cherry flavor

Formula: C8H8O2

Molecular weight: 136.1479

 Density: 1.069 g/cm3

Melting point:-12 °C

Boiling point: 199.5 ° C at 760 mmHg

Flash point: 80.2 ° C

Water-soluble: < 0.1 g / 100 mL at 22.5 °C

The steam pressure: 0.34 mmHg at 25 ° C

 

Product use: Used to make essence, also used as cellulose acetate, cellulose ether, resin, rubber solvents