Title: n-Butyl Benzoate
CAS Registry Number: 136-60-7
CAS Name: Benzoic acid butyl ester
Molecular Formula: C11H14O2
Molecular Weight: 178.23
Percent Composition: C 74.13%, H 7.92%, O 17.95%
Line Formula: C6H5COO(CH2)3CH3
Literature References: Prepn: Newman, Fones, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 69, 1046 (1947); Justoni, GB 719891 (1954 to Vismara). Toxicity study: H. F. Smyth et al., Arch. Ind. Hyg. Occup. Med. 10, 61 (1954).
Properties: Thick, oily liquid. d 1.00. mp -22°. bp 250°. Practically insoluble in water. Sol in alcohol or ether. LD50 orally in rats: 5.14 g/kg (Smyth).
Melting point: mp -22°
Boiling point: bp 250°
Density: d 1.00
Toxicity data: LD50 orally in rats: 5.14 g/kg (Smyth)