Methyl benzoate
chemical compound
Methyl benzoate is an organic compound. It has the chemical formula C6H5CO2CH3. It is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water, but miscible with organic solvents.
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| IUPAC name
Methyl benzoate
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.055 | |
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| Properties | ||
| C8H8O2 | ||
| Molar mass | 136.15 g·mol−1 | |
| Density | 1.0837 g/cm³ | |
| Melting point | −12.5 °C (9.5 °F; 260.6 K) | |
| Boiling point | 199.6 °C (391.3 °F; 472.8 K) | |
Refractive index (nD)
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1.5164 | |
| Hazards | ||
| MSDS | ScienceLab MSDS | |
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| Flash point | 82 °C | |
| Related compounds | ||
| Related compounds | Ethyl benzoate Propyl benzoate | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | ||
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