Methyl benzoate
Benzoesäuremethylester · Βενζοϊκός μεθυλεστέρας · متل بنزوات · Benzoate de méthyle · Metil benzoat · Benzoato di metile · 安息香酸メチル · Methylbenzoaat · Benzoesan metylu · Metil benzoato · Benzoat de metil · Метилбензоат
| CAS | 93-58-3 |
|---|---|
| EC | 202-259-7 |
| Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Molar mass | 136.15 g/mol |
| LEL | 8.6 % vol |
| UEL | 20.0 % vol |
| Flash point | 76.5 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 542 °C |
| Temperature class | T1 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 4.7 |
| GHS | Warning · H302 |
Methyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and methanol. It has a role as an insect attractant and a metabolite. Methyl benzoate appears as a crystalline solid or a solid dissolved in a liquid. Denser than water. Contact may slightly irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes.