Benzyl Formate

CAS: 104-57-4

๐Ÿงช Overview

Benzyl formate is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, fruity odor. It is an ester of formic acid and benzyl alcohol, with the molecular formula C8H8O2. This chemical is used as a fragrance and flavoring agent in various applications.

โš™๏ธ Uses

Benzyl formate is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, particularly in fruit flavors and fragrances. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals.

๐Ÿญ Applications

Benzyl formate is applied in the fragrance industry for its sweet, fruity scent. It is used in the production of perfumes, colognes, and other personal care products. In the food industry, it is used to flavor fruit products, beverages, and confections. It also finds use in laboratory and commercial applications as a chemical intermediate.

โš ๏ธ Safety Information

Benzyl formate is considered a hazardous substance and requires proper handling and storage. It may cause skin and eye irritation, and inhalation of its vapors can lead to respiratory issues. Protective equipment, including gloves and goggles, should be worn when handling this chemical. It should be stored in a well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and open flames.

๐Ÿ”ค Synonyms

Benzyl formate; 104-57-4; Benzyl methanoate; Formic acid; phenylmethyl ester; Phenylmethyl formate; Benzyl alcohol; formate; Formic acid; benzyl ester; FEMA No. 2145; 79GJF97O0Y; NSC-8049; DTXSID5059298; RefChem:118869; DTXCID7032846; 203-214-4; FORMIC ACID BENZYL ESTER; Benzyl formiat; Benzylester kyseliny mravenci; Formic acid-benzyl ester; MFCD00014128; Ameisensaeurebenzylester; Carbobenzoxy Group; NSC 8049; EINECS 203-214-4; Benzylester kyseliny mravenci [Czech]; BRN 2041319; UNII-79GJF97O0Y; Benzylformiat; AI3-02951; phenylmethyl-formic ester; carbanic acid benzyl ester; SCHEMBL502; SCHEMBL503; WLN: VHO1R; BENZYL FORMATE [MI]; BENZYL FORMATE [FCC]; 4-06-00-02262 (Beilstein Handbook Reference); BENZYL FORMATE [FHFI]; SCHEMBL434609; CHEBI:3057; orb3023309; SCHEMBL22227480; FEMA 2145; NSC8049; Benzyl formate; analytical standard; Benzyl formate; natural; 97%; FG; SBB061238; TN9721; Benzyl formate; >=95%; FCC; FG; AKOS015964923; DB04569; DS-6364; MSK165432-100A; BZO; SY050090; CS-0128265; F0050; NS00012002; ST50409697; C05613; D70183; Benzyl formate Solution in Acetonitrile; 100ug/mL; F240742; Q4083784; InChI=1/C8H8O2/c9-7-10-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5;7H;6H; Formic acid; benzyl ester (6CI;7CI;8CI); Benzyl alcohol; formate; Benzyl formate; Benzyl methanoate; NSC 8049

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