Product overview
Benzyl Benzoate is listed in the Fragrance Solvents & Fixatives portfolio. Cataloged uses include Fragrance solvent, Fixative, Specialty solvent. The listed form is Liquid. Confirm that the quoted grade, specification and current documents fit the intended formulation and destination market before selection.
Function & Usage
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Fragrance solvent, Fixative, Specialty solvent.
- Design Fragrance & Aroma Profiles
Adds a defined citrus, floral, fruity, spicy, vanilla or fixative note to a fragrance accord, subject to odor and allergen evaluation. Typical uses: Fragrance solvent, Fixative, Specialty solvent.
Specification
Perfume Grade
| Item | Specifications | COA Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless or almost colorless transparent liquid | Conforms |
| Color (HAZEN): | ≤ 20 | 15 |
| Assay(%): | ≥ 99.6 | 99.9 |
| Acidity (mg/g Naoh): | ≤ 0.2 | 0.04 |
| Moisture (%): | ≤ 0.2 | 0.08 |
| Sulphate Ash (%): | ≤ 0.1 | 0.07 |
| Specific gravity (20° C): | 1.118-1.122 | 1.119 |
| Refractive index (ΗD20 ): | 1.568-1.570 | 1.568 |
| Freezing point (20° C): | ≥ 17 | 17.2 |
Technical Grade
| Item | Specifications | COA Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellowish transparent liquid | Conforms |
| Assay(%): | ≥ 99.0 | 99.9 |
| Acidity (mg/g Naoh): | ≤ 0.2 | 0.06 |
| Moisture (%): | ≤ 0.5 | 0.04 |
| Sulphate Ash (%): | ≤ 0.1 | 0.02 |
| Specific gravity (20° C): | 1.118-1.122 | 1.118 |
| Refractive index (ΗD20 ): | 1.568-1.570 | 1.569 |
| Freezing point (20° C): | ≥ 17 | 17.1 |
Product information
- Primary category:
- Fine Chemicals, Personal Care & Cosmetic, Flavors, Fragrances & Essential Oils
- Subcategory:
- Fragrance Solvents & Fixatives
- CAS No.:
- 120-51-4
- Form:
- Liquid
- Content / Grade:
- USP / BP / Ph. Eur. / industrial grade; assay ≥99.0%
- Applications:
- Fragrance solvent, Fixative, Specialty solvent
- Hazard / Transport:
- Reference Sigma-Aldrich SDS: harmful if swallowed and very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects may apply (H302/H410). Confirm final transport classification by the current SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Protect from heat, direct sunlight and incompatible materials.