Benzyl benzoate Totally Explained

Everything about Benzyl Benzoate totally explained

Benzyl benzoate is the organic compound with the formula C₆H₅CH₂O₂CC₆H₅. This easily prepared compound has a variety of uses.

Synthesis

This colourless liquid is formally the condensation product of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It can also be generated from benzaldehyde by the Tishchenko reaction. ť 2 C₆H₅CHO → C₆H₅CH₂O₂CC₆H₅

Uses

Benzyl benzoate has a number of uses:

As an antiparasitic insecticide that kills lice and the mites responsible for the skin condition scabies
As a fixative in fragrances to improve the stability and other characteristics of the main ingredients
As a food additive in artificial flavors
As a plasticizer in cellulose and other polymers
As a solvent for various chemical reactions
As a treatment for sweet itch in horses

Health & Safety information

Benzyl benzoate should be avoided by people with perfume allergy.

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