Benzyl benzoate

 

Benzyl benzoate

Chemical formula	C14H12O2
OTP appearance	liquid
Molar Mass(g/mol)	212.25
Density(g/cc)	1.118
Melting Point(°C)	18
Boiling Point(°C)	323
Solubility in water(g/L)	insoluble
NFPA 704	0 0 0

Uses

Primary

• Pharm: WHO LEM as an insect repellant

Production

Synthesis

Tishchenko

Fuse two molecules of benzaldehyde over sodium metal and benzyl alcohol for 4h at 50-60°C

2 C₇H₆O

{C₆H₅CH₂ONa

→

4h, 50-60°C}

C₁₄H₁₂O₂