6024. Methyl Benzoate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 93-58-3
Benzoic acid methyl ester; methyl benzenecarboxylate; essence of Niobe; oil of Niobe.
C8H8O2; mol wt 136.15.
C 70.57%, H 5.92%, O 23.50%.

Description and references

Toxicity data: Smyth et al., Arch. Ind. Hyg. Occup. Med. 10, 61 (1954).

Chemical structure

Properties

Colorless, transparent liquid; pleasant odor. d415 1.094. mp ≈15°. bp 198-200°. nD15 1.5205. Flash pt, closed cup: 181°F (82°C). Insol in water; misc with alcohol, ether, methanol. LD50 orally in rats: 3.43 g/kg (Smyth).

Use

In perfumes (Peau d'Espagne).