Isopropyl benzoate
[CAS# 939-48-0]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ether
• Name: Isopropyl benzoate
• Synonyms: 1-Methylethyl benzoate; Benzoic acid iso-propyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• CAS Registry Number: 939-48-0
• EC Number: 213-361-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.64 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.021±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 265-267 ºC (760 Torr)^**
• Refractive index: 1.4940 (20 ºC)^***
• Flash point: 93.0±6.0 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Hajipour, A. R.; Synthetic Communications 2002, V32(1), P23-30.

^*** Aimo, Giuseppe; Synthesis 1979, (3), P223-7.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R22

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317