Benzyl benzoate - ≥99%, Refined grade, used for Benzyl benzoate has been used to: Prepare benzyl alcohol/benzyl benzoate (BABB) solution employed for enhancing the tissue transparency during the whole-mount immunostaining BABB method. Study its ability to

CAS: 120-51-4 Cat. No.: B400547 Formula: C14H12O2 Molecular Weight: 212.24 Beilstein Registry Number: 2049280 EC Number: 204-402-9
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GRADE & PURITY ≥99% Refined grade
Synonyms
KBio1_000204 | Benzyl benzoate, >=99% | BENZYLOXY PHENYL KETONE | KBioSS_001720 | Spectrum_001240 | KBio2_004288 | Ascabin | BENZYL BENZOATE [WHO-DD] | Benylate | Benzoesaeurebenzylester | Benzyl phenylformate | KBio3_002714 | N863NB338G | BENZYL BENZOATE
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≥99%, Refined grade for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 27 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Benzyl benzoate is a benzyl compound that can be synthesized by reacting benzyl chloride with sodium benzoate in the presence of tetrabutylaramonium iodide. It is reported to be the key constituent in the essential oils isolated from leaves and stem bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Its toxicity has been assessed. The mechanism of thermal decomposition of benzyl benzoate has been investigated.
Benzyl benzoate has been used to: Prepare benzyl alcohol/benzyl benzoate (BABB) solution employed for enhancing the tissue transparency during the whole-mount immunostaining BABB method. Study its ability to induce an olfactory response in the third instar larvae of Drosophila melanogaster. Prepare Spalteholz fluid in combination with methyl salicylate, employed during LSFM (light sheet fluorescence microscopy) imaging.

Specifications

Synonyms
KBio1_000204 | Benzyl benzoate, >=99% | BENZYLOXY PHENYL KETONE | KBioSS_001720 | Spectrum_001240 | KBio2_004288 | Ascabin | BENZYL BENZOATE [WHO-DD] | Benylate | Benzoesaeurebenzylester | Benzyl phenylformate | KBio3_002714 | N863NB338G | BENZYL BENZOATE
Specifications & Purity
≥99%, Refined grade
Application
Benzyl benzoate has been used to: Prepare benzyl alcohol/benzyl benzoate (BABB) solution employed for enhancing the tissue transparency during the whole-mount immunostaining BABB method. Study its ability to induce an olfactory response in the third insta
Storage
Room temperature
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INHIBITOR
Purity
≥99%
Product Properties
ALogP
4
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488179692
Canonical Smiles
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
IUPAC Name
benzyl benzoate
InChIKey
SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(13-9-5-2-6-10-13)16-11-12-7-3-1-4-8-12/h1-10H,11H2
Isomeric SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
DG4200000
Molecular Weight
212.24
Beilstein
2049280
Reaxy-Rn
2049280
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=2049280&ln=

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassBenzoic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentBenzoic acid esters
Alternative Parents Benzyloxycarbonyls  Benzoyl derivatives  Carboxylic acid esters  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Organooxygen compounds  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Benzyloxycarbonyl - Benzoate ester - Benzoyl - Carboxylic acid ester - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzoic acid esters. These are ester derivatives of benzoic acid.
External Descriptors a small molecule
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
F2 Tclin Thrombin (11687 Activities)
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ESR1 Tclin Estrogen receptor alpha (17718 Activities)
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PGR Tclin Progesterone receptor (8562 Activities)
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ADRB2 Tclin Beta-2 adrenergic receptor (11824 Activities)
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CHRM2 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 (10671 Activities)
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HTR1A Tclin Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor (14969 Activities)
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ADRA2A Tclin Alpha-2a adrenergic receptor (9450 Activities)
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AR Tclin Androgen Receptor (11781 Activities)
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CHRM1 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (12690 Activities)
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DRD2 Tclin Dopamine D2 receptor (23596 Activities)
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GABRA1 Tclin GABA receptor alpha-1 subunit (399 Activities)
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MAOA Tclin Monoamine oxidase A (11911 Activities)
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CNR1 Tclin Cannabinoid CB1 receptor (20913 Activities)
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DRD1 Tclin Dopamine D1 receptor (9720 Activities)
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ACHE Tclin Acetylcholinesterase (18204 Activities)
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PTGS1 Tclin Cyclooxygenase-1 (9233 Activities)
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SLC6A2 Tclin Norepinephrine transporter (10102 Activities)
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HRH2 Tclin Histamine H2 receptor (5428 Activities)
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HTR2A Tclin Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor (14758 Activities)
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HTR2C Tclin Serotonin 2c (5-HT2c) receptor (11471 Activities)
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ADORA1 Tclin Adenosine A1 receptor (17603 Activities)
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AGTR1 Tclin Type-1 angiotensin II receptor (5176 Activities)
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SLC6A4 Tclin Serotonin transporter (12625 Activities)
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ADRA1A Tclin Alpha-1a adrenergic receptor (8359 Activities)
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PTGS2 Tclin Cyclooxygenase-2 (13999 Activities)
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HRH1 Tclin Histamine H1 receptor (7573 Activities)
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OPRM1 Tclin Mu opioid receptor (19785 Activities)
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DRD3 Tclin Dopamine D3 receptor (14368 Activities)
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OPRD1 Tclin Delta opioid receptor (15096 Activities)
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OPRK1 Tclin Kappa opioid receptor (16155 Activities)
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HTR3A Tclin Serotonin 3a (5-HT3a) receptor (3366 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC6A3 Tclin Dopamine transporter (10535 Activities)
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PTH1R Tclin Parathyroid hormone receptor (47172 Activities)
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GRIN1 Tclin Glutamate (NMDA) receptor subunit zeta 1 (122 Activities)
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KCNH2 Tclin HERG (29587 Activities)
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PDE3A Tclin Phosphodiesterase 3A (3309 Activities)
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ADRA2B Tclin Alpha-2b adrenergic receptor (4412 Activities)
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ADRA2C Tclin Alpha-2c adrenergic receptor (4876 Activities)
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CHRM3 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 (7750 Activities)
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HTR2B Tclin Serotonin 2b (5-HT2b) receptor (10323 Activities)
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TBXA2R Tclin Thromboxane A2 receptor (5717 Activities)
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PDE4A Tclin Phosphodiesterase 4A (1943 Activities)
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HRH3 Tclin Histamine H3 receptor (10389 Activities)
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NR1H4 Tclin Bile acid receptor FXR (6228 Activities)
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MDH1 Tchem Malate dehydrogenase cytoplasmic (119 Activities)
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KDM4A Tchem Lysine-specific demethylase 4A (52245 Activities)
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TDP1 Tchem Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (345557 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
KMT2A Tchem Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase MLL (17327 Activities)
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SLCO1B1 Tchem Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1 (2672 Activities)
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CBX1 Tbio Chromobox protein homolog 1 (92434 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
Agtr2 Angiotensin II type 2 (AT-2) receptor (803 Activities)
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ampC Beta-lactamase AmpC (62480 Activities)
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blaZ Beta-lactamase (285 Activities)
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Alpha-chymotrypsin (819 Activities)
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Pde4d Phosphodiesterase 4D (4 Activities)
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Agtr1 Type-1A angiotensin II receptor (520 Activities)
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MDH2 Malate dehydrogenase mitochondrial (131 Activities)
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Escherichia coli (133304 Activities)
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Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (58 Activities)
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Mus musculus (284745 Activities)
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Luciferin 4-monooxygenase (66902 Activities)
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Lipe Hormone-sensitive lipase (209 Activities)
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Tribolium castaneum (596 Activities)
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Nfe2l2 Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (214 Activities)
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FTL Ferritin light chain (43324 Activities)
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Dermatophagoides farinae (123 Activities)
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SARS-CoV-2 (38078 Activities)
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Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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L2207719Certificate of AnalysisSep 07, 2026 B400547
L2207532Certificate of AnalysisSep 07, 2026 B400547
L2207526Certificate of AnalysisSep 07, 2026 B400547
H2624119Certificate of AnalysisAug 14, 2026 B400547
H2624120Certificate of AnalysisAug 14, 2026 B400547
H2624121Certificate of AnalysisAug 14, 2026 B400547
K2214021Certificate of AnalysisAug 04, 2026 B400547
K2214020Certificate of AnalysisAug 04, 2026 B400547
K2214018Certificate of AnalysisAug 04, 2026 B400547
D2616170Certificate of AnalysisMar 04, 2026 B400547
D2616175Certificate of AnalysisMar 04, 2026 B400547
B2626090Certificate of AnalysisAug 28, 2025 B400547
I2504786Certificate of AnalysisAug 28, 2025 B400547
I2504808Certificate of AnalysisAug 28, 2025 B400547
I2504809Certificate of AnalysisAug 28, 2025 B400547
K2517264Certificate of AnalysisAug 28, 2025 B400547
K2517324Certificate of AnalysisAug 28, 2025 B400547
G2508028Certificate of AnalysisJul 02, 2025 B400547
G2508187Certificate of AnalysisJul 02, 2025 B400547
L2417255Certificate of AnalysisNov 25, 2024 B400547
L2417266Certificate of AnalysisNov 25, 2024 B400547
D2424176Certificate of AnalysisApr 18, 2024 B400547
D2429434Certificate of AnalysisApr 18, 2024 B400547
D2403135Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2024 B400547
D2403136Certificate of AnalysisMar 27, 2024 B400547
C2405262Certificate of AnalysisFeb 28, 2024 B400547
C2405263Certificate of AnalysisFeb 28, 2024 B400547
C2405264Certificate of AnalysisFeb 28, 2024 B400547
K2314291Certificate of AnalysisNov 07, 2023 B400547
K2314136Certificate of AnalysisNov 07, 2023 B400547
E23171143Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2023 B400547
E2317714Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2023 B400547
L2207519Certificate of AnalysisNov 02, 2022 B400547
L2207531Certificate of AnalysisNov 02, 2022 B400547
L2207536Certificate of AnalysisNov 02, 2022 B400547
K2214019Certificate of AnalysisNov 02, 2022 B400547
K2214017Certificate of AnalysisNov 02, 2022 B400547
I2518079Certificate of AnalysisNov 02, 2022 B400547
F2609086Certificate of AnalysisNov 02, 2022 B400547
G2507096Certificate of AnalysisNov 02, 2022 B400547
H2321105Certificate of AnalysisJun 30, 2022 B400547
G2221192Certificate of AnalysisJun 30, 2022 B400547
G2221194Certificate of AnalysisJun 30, 2022 B400547
G2221195Certificate of AnalysisJun 30, 2022 B400547
F2228142Certificate of AnalysisJun 20, 2022 B400547
F2228161Certificate of AnalysisJun 20, 2022 B400547
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityMiscible with ethanol, alcohol, chloroform, ether, oils
SensitivityLight sensitive.
Refractive Index1.5681
Flash Point(°C)158℃
Boil Point(°C)323-324°C
Melt Point(°C)21°C
Molecular Weight212.240 g/mol
XLogP34.000
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass212.084 Da
Monoisotopic Mass212.084 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area26.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count16
Formal Charge0
Complexity213.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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