Benzyl benzoate
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Chemical formula | C14H12O2 |
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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 |
Uses
Primary
- Pharm: WHO LEM as an insect repellant
Natural occurrence
Hazards
Production
Synthesis
Tishchenko
Fuse two molecules of benzaldehyde over sodium metal and benzyl alcohol for 4h at 50-60°C
- 2 C7H6O{C6H5CH2ONaC14H12O24h, 50-60°C}→