Phenyl benzoate

Phenyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of phenol with benzoic acid. Phenyl benzoate is a chloride transport blocker, inhibits Cl--dependent Glu accumulation into vesicles. Phenyl benzoate can be used as preservative in cosmetic products[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[93-99-2]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315

Target

Chloride Channel

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/phenyl-benzoate.html

Purity

99.97

Solubility

DMSO : 175 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C(OC1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2

Molecular Formula

C13H10O2

Molecular Weight

198.22

Precautions

H302, H315

References & Citations

[1]Recasens M, et al. Chloride transport blockers inhibit the chloride-dependent glutamate binding to rat brain membranes. Neurosci Lett. 1987 Feb 24;74 (2) :211-6. |[2]Alvarez-Rivera G, et al. Pressurized liquid extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for confirming the photo-induced generation of dioxin-like derivatives and other cosmetic preservative photoproducts on artificial skin. J Chromatogr A. 2016 Apr 1;1440:37-44.