BENZYL BENZOATE 99.8% 

Pharmaceutical Grade – BP Crystal clear

Description

Benzyl benzoate is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2O2CC6H5. It is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. It is on the World Health Organisation’s List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.

Other uses of benzyl benzoate are dye carrier, solvent for cellulose derivatives, plasticiser, and fixative in the perfume industry. Our Benzyl Benzoate is high purity, crystal clear and conforms to British Pharmacopeia. Beware of cheap, low grade imports.

Item                                                            Specification

Appearance                                               Clear Transparent and oily liquid
Purity (GC) (%)                                          ≥99.0
Acidity (ml, 0.1N NaOH 2.0g                     ≤0.2
Specific Gravity (20°C, kg/m³)                  1118 – 1122
Refractive Index (ŋD20)                            1.568 – 1.570
Freezing Point (°C)                                    ≥17.0
Boiling Point (°C)                                       323
Moisture (%)                                              ≤0.3
Sulphated Ash (%)                                     ≤0.1