Methyl Benzoate
Natural - Synthetic
Floral > White Flowers > Almondy
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Other names :
Clorius ; Methyl benzene carboxylate ; Ortho-methyl benzoate ; Niobe oil ; Methyl benzoate
Volatility :
Head/Heart
Uses in perfumery :
Methyl Benzoate is used in white floral notes such as ylang-ylang, jasmine, tuberose, mimosa or leather and cinnamic notes.
Natural availability :
Methyl Benzoate is especially present in Ylang-Ylang Extra EO (and other ylang fractions), from which it can be extracted in its natural state.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
Methyl Benzoate has a more neutral smell, but much more powerful than Benzyl Benzoate.
Price Range :
€
Stability :
Can form benzoic acid through time.
Most of the time, the occurrence of a benzenic cycle in a molecule causes a coloration of this molecule through time
Most of the time, the occurrence of a benzenic cycle in a molecule causes a coloration of this molecule through time
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- Molecular formula :
- C8H8O2
- Molecular Weight :
- 136.15 g/mol
- Density :
- 1.086
- Flash Point :
- 170.6°F (77°C)
- Fusion Point :
- 5°F (-15°C)
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- 2.2
- Boiling Point :
- 392°F (200°C)
- Detection Threshold :
- 110 ppb (0.000011%)
Synthesis route :
The synthesis of Methyl Benzoate can be made by esterification between benzoic acid and methanol, by acid catalysis.
Synthesis precursor :
Methyl Benzoate is a major intermediate in the synthesis of Polyethylene Terephtalate (PET), which is the plastic that we consume every day.
Isomerism :
Phenylacetic Acid and Anisic Aldehyde are constitutional isomers of Methyl Benzoate. Their smell is however very different.
- EINECS number :
- 202-259-7
- FEMA number :
- 2683
- JECFA number :
- 851
- FLAVIS number :
- 09.725
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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