Benzyl Benzoate

Research overview

Benzyl Benzoate, also called benzoic acid benzyl ester, is an aromatic ester supplied as a neat liquid solvent in a 30ml container. It is used as a laboratory solvent and carrier in formulation and solubility chemistry. It is a laboratory reagent and not a research peptide. Supplied for in-vitro laboratory use only.

Benzyl benzoate is the ester formed from benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is a lipophilic, oily liquid that is practically insoluble in water but dissolves many non-polar and weakly polar compounds. These properties make it a useful co-solvent and carrier for hydrophobic solutes in the laboratory. It is also used in optical clearing protocols for fixed tissue, because its high refractive index suits dehydrated samples.

Researchers use it in solubility and partition studies, in co-solvent systems for lipophilic compounds, and in tissue-clearing mixtures where it is combined with benzyl alcohol. Analytical groups use it as a reference solvent. It is supplied as a neat liquid sold by volume and should be handled with the usual chemical safety precautions.

Research areas

• Solubility of lipophilic compounds
• Co-solvent and carrier systems
• Tissue-clearing mixtures with benzyl alcohol
• Partition-coefficient measurements
• Reference solvent in analytical work

Specifications

CAS number

120-51-4

Molecular formula

C14H12O2

Form

liquid (neat solvent, sold by volume)

Purity

≥99% (HPLC)

Also known as

Benzoic Acid Benzyl Ester

Supplied as

30ml per vial, liquid (neat solvent, sold by volume)

Storage and handling

Laboratory role: a neat, lipophilic ester solvent and carrier for solubility and formulation chemistry. Store in a tightly closed container away from light and heat, and handle with gloves and eye protection in a ventilated area.

Certificates of analysis

Each lot of Benzyl Benzoate is released with a certificate recording identity and purity. Enter the lot number printed on your vial on the lab testing page to view it.

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