Description / Application
Octyl benzoate is a benzoate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of benzoic acid with the hydroxy group of octan-1-ol. It is found in the leaves of lemon balm. It has a role as a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to an octan-1-ol and a benzoic acid.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C15H22O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 234.33 |
| MFCD | MFCD00995104 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |