Phenyl benzoate

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Phenyl benzoate Structure
Phenyl benzoate structure
Common Name Phenyl benzoate
CAS Number 93-99-2 Molecular Weight 198.217
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 314.0±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C13H10O2 Melting Point 68-70 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 128.9±16.7 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Phenyl benzoate


Phenyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of phenol with benzoic acid. Phenyl benzoate is a chloride transport blocker, inhibits Cl--dependent Glu accumulation into vesicles. Phenyl benzoate can be used as preservative in cosmetic products[1][2].

 Names

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Name phenyl benzoate
Synonym More Synonyms

 Phenyl benzoate Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Phenyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of phenol with benzoic acid. Phenyl benzoate is a chloride transport blocker, inhibits Cl--dependent Glu accumulation into vesicles. Phenyl benzoate can be used as preservative in cosmetic products[1][2].
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In Vitro Phenyl benzoate (DPC) (0.1 μM-1 mM; 15 min) inhibits the Ca2+/Cl--dependent and -independent L-[3H]Glu (100 nM) binding to rat brain membranes[1].

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 314.0±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 68-70 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C13H10O2
Molecular Weight 198.217
Flash Point 128.9±16.7 °C
Exact Mass 198.068085
PSA 26.30000
LogP 3.59
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.585
InChIKey FCJSHPDYVMKCHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C(Oc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
DH6299500
CHEMICAL NAME :
Benzoic acid, phenyl ester
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
93-99-2
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1566346
LAST UPDATED :
199712
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C13-H10-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
198.23
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
RVOR

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1225 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
YKKZAJ Yakugaku Zasshi. Journal of Pharmacy. (Nippon Yakugakkai, 2-12-15 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan) No.1- 1881- Volume(issue)/page/year: 89,1179,1969

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H315
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn:Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22;R38
Safety Phrases S22-S24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
RTECS DH6299500
HS Code 2916310090

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 2916310090
Summary 2916310090 other benzoic acid and its salts and esters。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0%

 Articles9

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Pressurized liquid extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for confirming the photo-induced generation of dioxin-like derivatives and other cosmetic preservative photoproducts on artificial skin.

J. Chromatogr. A. 1440 , 37-44, (2016)

The stability and photochemical transformations of cosmetic preservatives in topical applications exposed to UV-light is a serious but poorly understood problem. In this study, a high throughput extra...

Discrimination of skin sensitizers from non-sensitizers by interleukin-1α and interleukin-6 production on cultured human keratinocytes.

J. Appl. Toxicol. 36 , 1129-36, (2016)

In vitro testing methods for classifying sensitizers could be valuable alternatives to in vivo sensitization testing using animal models, such as the murine local lymph node assay (LLNA) and the guine...

Chloride current activated by cyclic AMP and parathyroid hormone in rat osteoblasts.

Pflugers Arch. 415(1) , 104-14, (1989)

In primary cultures of rat osteoblasts, studied with the whole-cell configuration of the patch-clamp technique, 8-bromo-cyclic AMP (8BrcAMP) forskolin (FS) and 1-34 parathyroid hormone (PTH) were show...

 Phenyl benzoateBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Luminescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: mu-type opioid receptor isoform MOR-1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: OPRM1-OPRD1_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_AG_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify pos...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_PAM_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Fluorescence polarization-based biochemical high throughput primary assay to identify...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: RecName: Full=Sialate O-acetylesterase; AltName: Full=H-Lse; AltName: Full=Sialic acid-specific 9-O-acetylesterase; Flags: Precursor [Homo sapiens]
External Id: SIAE_INH_FP_1536_1X%INH PRUN
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay
Source: 824
External Id: P53344
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with human liver microsomes
Source: 824
Target: tumor suppressor p53 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: P53MS233
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Diphenylcarboxylate
Phenyl benzoate
Phenol,benzoate
MFCD00003072
Phenol, benzoate (7CI)
EINECS 202-293-2
benzenecarboxylic acid phenyl ester
Benzoic acid phenyl ester
Benzoic acid,phenyl ester
UNII-B8A3WVZ590
Benzoic acid, phenyl ester

 Phenyl benzoate | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the melting point of phenyl benzoate?
A: Melting point of phenyl benzoate is 68-70 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the safety information for phenyl benzoate?
A: Safety information for phenyl benzoate: S22-S24/25.
Q: What are the uses of phenyl benzoate?
A: Main uses of phenyl benzoate: Phenyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of phenol with benzoic acid. Phenyl benzoate is a chloride transport blocker, inhibits Cl--dependent Glu accumulation into vesicles. Phenyl benzoate can be used as preservative in cosmetic products[1][2].
Q: What is the LogP of phenyl benzoate?
A: LogP of phenyl benzoate is 3.59.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of phenyl benzoate?
A: SMILES notation of phenyl benzoate is O=C(Oc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1.
Q: What is the English name of phenyl benzoate?
A: The English name of phenyl benzoate is phenyl benzoate.
Q: What English synonyms does phenyl benzoate have?
A: English synonyms of phenyl benzoate: Diphenylcarboxylate, Phenyl benzoate, Phenol,benzoate, MFCD00003072, Phenol, benzoate (7CI), EINECS 202-293-2, benzenecarboxylic acid phenyl ester, Benzoic acid phenyl ester, Benzoic acid,phenyl ester, UNII-B8A3WVZ590, Benzoic acid, phenyl ester.
Q: What is the molecular weight of phenyl benzoate?
A: Molecular weight of phenyl benzoate is 198.217.
Q: What is the molecular formula of phenyl benzoate?
A: Molecular formula of phenyl benzoate is C13H10O2.
Q: What is the CAS number of phenyl benzoate?
A: CAS number of phenyl benzoate is 93-99-2.

 Phenyl benzoatefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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