Benzyl benzoate

Benzyl benzoate

AT0729

CAS 120-51-4

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Overview

Benzyl benzoate (Benzoic acid benzyl ester) is one of the older preparations used for the therapy of scabies. Scabies is a skin infection caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei. Its symptoms are red spots, severe itching (particularly at night), and may lead to a secondary infection. Benzyl benzoate is useful in the therapy of scabies because it is lethal to this mite. It is also used for the therapy of lice affection of the body and head. Benzyl benzoate is not the therapy of choice for scabies because of its irritant properties.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC14H12O2
Molecular Weight212.24
CAS Numbers120-51-4
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES CodeO=C(OCc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Charles AK, et al. J Appl Toxicol. 2009, 29[5] 422-434.