Description / Application
Butyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and butanol. It is used as a perfume ingredient and as a solvent for cellulose ether, a dye carrier for textiles. It has a role as a fragrance, an antimicrobial food preservative and a plant metabolite.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C11H14O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 178.23 |
| MFCD | MFCD00009439 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302;H315;H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P280;P301+P312+P330;P302+P352;P305+P351+P338;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P501 |