1134. Benzyl Formate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 104-57-4
Formic acid phenylmethyl ester; formic acid benzyl ester.
C8H8O2; mol wt 136.15.
C 70.57%, H 5.92%, O 23.50%.

Description and references

Prepn from formic acid and benzyl alcohol: Mailhe, Chem. Ztg. 35, 508 (1911).

Chemical structure

Properties

Liquid; pleasant fruity odor. d 1.081. bp 203°. Practically insol in water. Sol in alcohol.

Use

Solvent for cellulose esters; in perfumery.