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Product Name: |
Butyl benzoate |
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Synonyms: |
daicarixbn;Hipochem B-3-M;Marvanol Carrier BB;n-Butyl;BENZOIC ACID BUTYL ESTER;BENZOIC ACID N-BUTYL ESTER;BUTYL BENZOATE;FEMA 8752 |
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CAS: |
136-60-7 |
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MF: |
C11H14O2 |
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MW: |
178.23 |
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EINECS: |
205-252-7 |
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Product Categories: |
Organics;C10 to C11;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters;A-B;Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;A-BAlphabetic;Alpha Sort;B;BI - BZ;Volatiles/ Semivolatiles |
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Mol File: |
136-60-7.mol |
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Melting point |
-22 °C |
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Boiling point |
250 °C |
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density |
1.01 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.498(lit.) |
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Fp |
223 °F |
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storage temp. |
room temp |
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solubility |
0.06g/l |
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form |
Oily Liquid |
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color |
Clear yellow |
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Merck |
14,1552 |
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BRN |
1867073 |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
136-60-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
Benzoic acid, butyl ester(136-60-7) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
Butyl benzoate (136-60-7) |
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Hazard Codes |
Xn,Xi |
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Risk Statements |
22-36/37/38 |
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Safety Statements |
26-36 |
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WGK Germany |
2 |
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RTECS |
DG4925000 |
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TSCA |
Yes |
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HS Code |
29163100 |
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Hazardous Substances Data |
136-60-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Toxicity |
LD50 orally in rats: 5.14 g/kg (Smyth) |
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Chemical Properties |
clear yellowish oily liquid |
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Uses |
It is used as a solvent for cellulose ether, a dye carrier for textiles, and a perfume ingredient . It occurs naturally as a volatile component of various fruits and vegetables . It has been approved by the FDA as an indirect food additive for use as a component of adhesives. |
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Production Methods |
Butyl benzoate is formed by the direct esterification of n-butyl alcohol with benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions . |
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Safety Profile |
Moderately toxic by skin contact. Mildly toxic by ingestion. Severe skin irritant and moderate eye irritant. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use Co2, dry chemical, water mist, fog, spray. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS. |
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Preparation Products |
Butyl 2-[[3-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl]azo]benzoate |
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Raw materials |
Carbon tetrachloride |
