Identification

Namemethyl benzoate
IUPACmethyl benzoate
CAS Number93-58-3
EINECS202-259-7
FDA UNII6618K1VJ9T
Molecular FormulaC8 H8 O2
Molecular Weight136.15016000
MDL NumberMFCD00008421
Nikkaji NumberJ9.149I
Beilstein1072099
CoE Number260
XlogP32.10 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring851 methyl benzoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.725 methyl benzoate
DG SANTE Food Contact Materialsmethyl benzoate
FEMA Number2683
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)93-58-3 ; METHYL BENZOATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Halogens Chlorine free
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 1.08200 to 1.08900 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 9.003 to 9.062
Refractive Index 1.51300 to 1.52000 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point -13.00 to -12.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 198.00 to 199.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 112.00 to 113.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.380000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C.
Vapor Density 4.68 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 181.00 °F. TCC ( 83.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.120
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability non-discoloring in most media

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength high ,
Substantivity 4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Chemical with a phenolic and cherry pit note
strong phenolic, similar to cresol/wintergreen oil, sweet-floral like ylang ylang, tuberose
strong phenolic, similar to cresol/wintergreen oil, sweet-floral like ylang ylang, tuberose
aromatic, sweet floral with a fruity undertone
harsh wintergreen cananga aromatic sweet fruity-narcotic-floral fruity Pungent heavy-sweet
Odor sample from Berje Inc.
Taste Description
at 30.00 ppm.
medicinal-balsamic, in dilution slightly fruity
medical-balsamic, in dilution slightly fruity
heavy sweet, slightly floral-fruity note (berry, cherry)

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rabbit LD50 2170 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-cat LDLo 10000 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorycosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
limits in the finished product for - "leave on the skin contact"0.5000 % Recommendation.
limits in the finished product for - "wash off the skin contact"0.5000 % Recommendation.
limits in the finished product for - "no skin contact"4.0000 % Recommendation.
Recommendation for methyl benzoate usage levels up to4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)40.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)230.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR acacia FR bubble gum FR castoreum FR cherry FR clove FR cranberry FR floral FR gardenia FR geranium FR hay new mown hay FR huckleberry FR jasmin FR jonquil FR labdanum FR leather FR meadowsweet FR mint FR moss FR orange blossom peau d'espagne FR pineapple FR raspberry FR rose FR strawberry FR tuberose FR vanilla FR vetiver FR wintergreen FR ylang ylang

Natural Occurrence

acacia absolute @ 0.09% Data PMC allspice plant apple fruit betel leaf oil @ 2.33% Data bilberry fruit cananga oil china @ 2.70% Data cassia plant cassie absolute @ 0.09% Data champaca absolute @ 1.00% Data champaca concrete @ 5.00% Data clove bud clove fruit clove plant cranberry fruit currant black currant fruit currant black currant fruit dill plant dill seed oil fig leaf gardenia hyacinthus orientalis absolute @ 0.09-0.10% Data jasmin absolute concrete egypt @ 0.14% Data jasmin sambac absolute egypt @ 0.30% Data jonquil kiwi fruit michelia alba flower absolute @ 0.11% Data michelia alba flower absolute @ 9.71% Data narcissus star fruit oil cuba @ 0.10% Data tuberose ylang ylang ylang ylang oil @ 6.50% Data ylang ylang oil CO2 extract @ 2.42% Data ylang ylang oil I (cananga odorata hook. f. and thomas.) @ 3.35% Data ylang ylang oil II (cananga odorata hook. f. and thomas.) @ 0.70% Data ylang ylang oil III @ 0.20% Data

Synonyms

benzoic acid methyl ester clorius methyl benzene carboxylate methyl benzenecarboxylate o- methyl benzoate ortho- methyl benzoate methyl benzoate FCC methyl benzoate natural methyl benzoate pure methylbenzoate niobe oil PubMed: Odour-active compounds in papaya fruit cv. Red Maradol. J-Stage: A Novel Alkaline Esterase from Sporosarcina sp. nov. Strain eSP04 Catalyzing the Hydrolysis of a Wide Variety of Aryl-carboxylic Acid Esters PubMed: A highly sensitive quantification of phytosterols through an inexpensive derivatization. PubMed: Imaging evolutionarily conserved neural networks: preferential activation of the olfactory system by food-related odor. PubMed: Overexpression of the apple alcohol acyltransferase gene alters the profile of volatile blends in transgenic tobacco leaves. PubMed: Synthesis of the food flavoring methyl benzoate by genetically engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae. PubMed: Pharmacokinetic profile of zafirlukast. PubMed: Quantitative gas chromatography-olfactometry carried out at different dilutions of an extract. Key differences in the odor profiles of four high-quality Spanish aged red wines. PubMed: Identification and quantification of impact odorants of aged red wines from Rioja. GC-olfactometry, quantitative GC-MS, and odor evaluation of HPLC fractions. PubMed: Analysis for organic residues from aids to polymerization used to make plastics intended for food contact. PubMed: Microbial populations of Botrytis cinerea-inoculated strawberry fruit exposed to four volatile compounds. PubMed: Chloromethane, a Novel Methyl Donor for Biosynthesis of Esters and Anisoles in Phellinus pomaceus.