Benzyl formate
Also known as: Formic acid benzyl ester, Benzyl methanoate, Benzyl alcohol, formate, Phenylmethyl formate, Formic acid phenylmethyl ester, Benzyl formiat, Benzylformiat, Ameisensaeure-benzylester, Benzylester kyseliny mravenci, NSC 8049, FEMA 2145
Benzyl formate (CAS 104-57-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O2 and a molecular weight of 136.148 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 4ºC, a boiling point of 203.8±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 99.5±9.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H312 — Harmful in contact with skin. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 104-57-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-37683-0
- Molecular Formula
- C8H8O2
- Molecular Weight
- 136.148 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 4ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 203.8±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 99.5±9.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 136.052429 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 1.54 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.511 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915120000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915120000 salts of formic acid。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Benzyl formate?
The CAS number of Benzyl formate is 104-57-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl formate?
Benzyl formate has molecular formula C8H8O2 and molecular weight 136.148 g/mol.
Is Benzyl formate hazardous?
Benzyl formate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin.
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