Benzyl benzoate is used as repellent for chiggers, ticks, and mosquitoes. It is an effective and inexpensive topical treatment for human scabies. It has vasodilating and spasmolytic effects and is present in many asthma and whooping cough drugs. It is also a dye carrier, solvent for cellulose derivatives, plasticizer, and fixative in the perfume industry
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, alcohol, chloroform, ether, oils.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- N Chutimunt. Crusted scabies associated with systemic lupus erythematosus: response to benzyl benzoate therapy.Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand.1996, 79 (1), 65-68.
- Jing-Liang Li; Rong-Yao Wang; Xiang-Yang Liu; Hai-Hua Pan. Nanoengineering of a biocompatible organogel by thermal processing.Journal of Physical Chemistry B.2009, 113 (15), 5011-5015.