Solvents
REACH
Isopropyl benzoate
CAS Number
939-48-0
EC Number
213-361-6
FEMA Number
FEMA 2932
What is Isopropyl benzoate?
Isopropyl benzoate (CAS 939-48-0) is a benzoic acid ester used as a solvent, carrier, and flavoring agent. FEMA 2932.
Where is Isopropyl benzoate used?
- Personal care and cosmetics: emollient carrier
- Skin-feel formulations such as lotions, serums, and color cosmetics: solvent for active ingredients, pigments, and UV filters
- Fragrance and flavor: fixative and carrier solvent for stability and dispersion of aroma compounds
- Printing inks and packaging coatings: dissolves resins and pigment dispersions
- Industrial coatings: flow control and film formation
- In food-grade applications it serves as a flavoring ingredient.
Good to know: Fragrance and flavor applications typically require higher purity documentation aligned with FEMA or IFRA standards.
Commercial specifications
- Drum and IBC quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
propan-2-yl benzoate|Benzoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester|Benzoic acid, isopropyl ester|1-Methylethyl benzoate|Isopropylester kyseliny benzoove
What are the physical properties of Isopropyl benzoate?
Melting Point 75-78 °C
Boiling Point 264-266 °C
Density 1,01 g/cm 3
Flash Point 102°C
Color Pale Yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. sweet fruity floral balsamic
Form Oil
Water Solubility 1mg/L at 20℃
Vapor Pressure 19.4Pa at 25℃
Refractive Index 1.4940 (20℃)
Log P 2.93 at 20℃
How is Isopropyl benzoate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Isopropyl benzoate?
HS Code 2916.31.5000
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 2