octyl benzoate
- CAS NO.：94-50-8
- Empirical Formula: C15H22O2
- Molecular Weight: 234.33
- MDL number: MFCD00995104
- EINECS: 202-339-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-12-31 14:38:37
What is octyl benzoate ?
The Uses of octyl benzoate
Octyl Benzoate is used as a fragrance agent.
Definition
ChEBI: Octyl benzoate is a benzoate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of benzoic acid with the hydroxy group of octan-1-ol. It is found in the leaves of lemon balm. It has a role as a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a benzoic acid and an octan-1-ol.
Production Methods
Octyl benzoate is produced by azeotropic esterification of n-octanol with Benzoic acid.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 71, p. 90, 1993 DOI: 10.1139/v93-013
Tetrahedron Letters, 27, p. 15, 1986 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)83927-1
Properties of octyl benzoate
| Boiling point: | 182-183 °C(Press: 21 Torr) |
| Density | 0.9614 g/cm3 |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. |
| form | Colourless or very pale straw-coloured, slightly viscous liquid. |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fruity balsam |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, octyl ester(94-50-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, octyl ester (94-50-8) |
Safety information for octyl benzoate
Computed Descriptors for octyl benzoate
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