| Identification | More | [Name]
Benzyl formate | [CAS]
104-57-4 | [Synonyms]
BENZYL FORMATE
BENZYL METHANOATE
Benzyl methanoater
FEMA 2145
FORMIC ACID BENZYL ESTER
FORMIC ACID:BENZYL ESTER
N-BENZYL FORMATE
Benzyl alcohol, formate
benzylalcohol,formate
Benzylester kyseliny mravenci
benzylesterkyselinymravenci
Benzylformiat
Formicacid,phenylmethylester
formicacidphenylmethylester
BENZYL FORMATE 95+% FCC
FORMIC ACID BENZYL ESTER 95+%
Formic acid benzyl | [EINECS(EC#)]
203-214-4 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H8O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00014128 | [Molecular Weight]
136.15 | [MOL File]
104-57-4.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Colorless liquid; fruity-spicy odor. Resembles benzyl acetate in many respects but differs in its greater volatility. Miscible with alcohols, ketones, oils, aromatic, aliphatic and halogenated hydrocarbons; insoluble in water. | [Melting point ]
3.6℃ | [Boiling point ]
203 °C(lit.) | [density ]
1.088 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [vapor pressure ]
1.69hPa at 20℃ | [FEMA ]
2145 | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.511(lit.)
| [Fp ]
180 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature | [form ]
clear liquid | [color ]
Colorless liquid | [Specific Gravity]
1.091 (20/4℃) | [Odor]
powerful fruity, spicy odor | [Odor Type]
floral | [Water Solubility ]
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, oils. | [JECFA Number]
841 | [Merck ]
14,1134 | [BRN ]
2041319 | [LogP]
1.79 at 21.9℃ | [CAS DataBase Reference]
104-57-4(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Formic acid, phenylmethyl ester(104-57-4) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
104-57-4(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xn | [Risk Statements ]
R21/22:Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed . | [Safety Statements ]
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves . | [RIDADR ]
NA 1993 / PGIII | [WGK Germany ]
1
| [RTECS ]
LQ5400000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29151300 | [Toxicity]
LD50 orl-rat: 1400 mg/kg FCTXAV 11,1019,73 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Hazard]
May be narcotic in high concentration. | [Chemical Properties]
Benzyl formate has an intense, pleasant, floral-fruity odor and sweet taste reminiscent of apricot and pineapple. | [Chemical Properties]
Colorless liquid; fruity-spicy odor. Resembles benzyl acetate in many respects but differs in its greater volatility. Miscible with alcohols, ketones, oils, aromatic, aliphatic and halogenated hydrocarbons; insoluble in water. | [Occurrence]
Reported found in the oil of Rosa rugosa, sour cherry, American cranberry, ligonberry, coffee, black tea,
Agaricus mushroom, Ocimum basilicum, Bourbon vanilla and crowberry (Empetrum nigrum Coll.). | [Uses]
Solvent for cellulose esters; in perfumery. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Benzylformate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol. | [Preparation]
By heating a mixture of formic/acetic anhydride and benzyl alcohol to 50°C; by passing a mixture of formic acid and
excess benzyl alcohol over a catalyst (ThO2 or TiO2) at high temperature. | [Taste threshold values]
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: fresh cherry with a berry, strawberry fruity nuance. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 82, p. 2380, 1960 DOI: 10.1021/ja01494a065
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 55, p. 2952, 1990 DOI: 10.1021/jo00296a072 | [Safety Profile]
Moderately toxic by ingestion andskin contact. Mutation data reported. Probably narcotic inhigh concentrations. When heated todecomposition it emits acrid, irritating fumes. |
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