- Synonyms: Benzoic acid methyl ester - C8H8O2 - M = 136,15 g/mol - CAS [93-58-3] - EINECS-No.: 202-259-7 - Density: 1,09 g/cm3 - Solub. in water: (30 ºC): 0,157 g/l - Melting point: -12 ºC - Boiling point: 198 - 200 ºC - Flash pt. 83 ºC - Ignition temp.: 510 ºC - Vapour pressure: (20 ºC) 0,36 hPa - Refraction index: (n 20 ºC/D) 1,5168 - LD 50 (oral, rat): 1177 mg/kg - GHS-signal word: Warning - GHS-H sentences: H302 - GHS-P sentences: P264 - P270 - P301+P312 - P330 - P501a - Tariff number: 2916 31 00 00 - Applications: microscopy, perfumery, manufacturing of synthetic resins, in the rubber industry, disinfectant, solvents. SPECIFICATIONS assay (G.C.): min. 99 % identity (IR-spectrum): passes test density (20º/4º): 1,085 - 1,089 free acid (as C6H5COOH): max. 0,2 % arsenic (As): max. 1 ppm heavy metals (as Pb): max. 5 ppm iron (Fe): max. 5 ppm residue on ignition: max. 0,05 % water (K.F.): max. 0,1 %