Methyl benzoate
Agent Name
Methyl benzoate
CAS Number
93-58-3
Formula
C8-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, methyl ester; Clorius; Clorius (VAN); Essence of niobe; Methyl benzenecarboxylate; Methyl benzoate (natural); Methylbenzoate; Methylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech]; Niobe oil; Oil of niobe; [ChemIDplus] UN2938
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid with a fragrant odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Naturally occurring in oils of clove, ylang-ylang, and tuberose; [Hawley] Used in perfumes; Also used as a flavoring agent, dye carrier, disinfectant additive, and solvent (cellulose esters and ethers, resins, and rubber); [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract irritant; May sensitize skin and respiratory tract; [CAMEO] A mild skin irritant; An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization after prolonged contact; [MSDSonline] Oral LD50 (rat) = 1177 mg/kg; [Ullmann]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.38 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: