Benzyl formate
Benzyl formate (CAS 104-57-4) supplier Zemixal. Request a quote with price, lead time and documents. Purity ≥95%. Packs from 500 g.
About Benzyl formate
Benzyl formate sits in our flavour & Fragrance Chemicals section and ships worldwide from stock or short lead time. For your records (Synthesis), the material is defined by CAS 104-57-4, formula C8H8O2 and molar mass 136.15 g/mol. Typical appearance is colourless to pale yellow liquid.
Use cases we see most often
- Flavour formulation
- Fragrance compounding
- Aroma research
- Organic synthesis
Handling and storage
Reported physical data: boiling point 203 °C and density 1.088 g/mL at 25 °C. It carries the GHS signal word Warning (H302), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.
Available as 500 g, 5 kg and 160 kg. Larger or split packs can be arranged. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.
Typical uses
- Flavour formulation
- Fragrance compounding
- Aroma research
- Organic synthesis
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Benzyl formate |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-018204 |
| CAS number | 104-57-4 |
| IUPAC name | benzyl formate |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O2 |
| Molar mass | 136.15 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 136.0524 |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Purity / assay | ≥95% |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Boiling point | 203 °C |
| Density | 1.088 g/mL at 25 °C |
| XLogP3 | 1.6 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 2 |
| Topological polar surface area | 26.3 Ų |
| HS code | 29420090 |
| InChIKey | UYWQUFXKFGHYNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC=O |
| PubChem CID | 7708 |
| Synonyms | Benzyl methanoate, Formic acid benzyl ester, Phenylmethyl formate, Formic acid, phenylmethyl ester, Benzyl alcohol, formate, Formic acid, benzyl ester, Benzyl formiat, Benzylester kyseliny mravenci, Formic acid-benzyl ester, carbanic acid benzyl ester, Carbobenzoxy Group, formic acid (phenylmethyl) ester |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Warning
- H302Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 500 g | Quoted on request | |
| 5 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 160 kg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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