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Benzoic acid methyl ester
SpectraBase Compound ID 7bPhkdZ84yU
InChI InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-10-8(9)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3
InChIKey QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 136.15 g/mol
Molecular Formula C8H8O2
Exact Mass 136.052429 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID KHktQDOPiJ7
Name Methyl benzoate
Source of Sample HOOKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION, NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
Boiling Point 199.6C
CAS Registry Number 93-58-3
Comments Physical Description= COLORLESS LIQUID
Compound Type Pure
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Density 1.0888 (20/4C)
FEMA Number 2683
Flash Point 82C
Formula C8H8O2
InChI InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-10-8(9)7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H,1H3
InChIKey QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -12.3C
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= 1.5164 (20C)
Sample Description STRONG, DRY-FRUITY, SLIGHTLY PHENOLIC ODOR; PLEASANT ODOR; DEEP, PUNGENT, FLORAL
Synonyms Benzoic acid methyl ester
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT