Benzyl glycolate, 97%

Name: Benzyl glycolate, 97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008713

About Benzyl glycolate, 97%

Benzyl glycolate (CAS 30379-58-9) is an ester offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 97%. Formula C9H10O3, molecular weight 166.17 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is benzyl 2-hydroxyacetate. Alternative names: Benzyl hydroxyacetate and Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester.

The material typically appears as a colourless to yellow to orange liquid. Literature values give a density of 1.171 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis and polymer and resin production. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and polymers and plastics.

Standard pack sizes are 5 mL and 25 mL, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Polymer & resin production

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzyl glycolate, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008713
CAS Number	30379-58-9
IUPAC name	benzyl 2-hydroxyacetate
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	166.17 g/mol
Exact mass	166.063
Purity / assay	97%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	VPYJBEIOKFRWQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)CO
PubChem CID	561337

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to yellow to orange liquid
Density	1.171 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Benzyl hydroxyacetate, Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester, Acetic acid, hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester, Hydroxyacetic acid benzyl ester, Benzyl (1)-glycolate, benzyl alpha-hydroxyacetate, Glycolic acid benzyl ester, HO-CH2COOBn, Benzyl hydroxyacetate #, Benzyl glycolate, 97%, Glycolic acid, benzyl ester, (3R-cis)-1-(6-methoxy-4-quinolyl)-3-(3-vinyl-4-piperidyl)propan-1-onemonohydrochloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzyl glycolate, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzyl glycolate, 97% is 30379-58-9. It is also known as Benzyl hydroxyacetate, Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester, Acetic acid, hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl glycolate, 97%?

Benzyl glycolate, 97% has the molecular formula C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzyl 2-hydroxyacetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzyl glycolate, 97% can I order?

We supply Benzyl glycolate, 97% in (97%) grade, in 5 mL, 25 mL packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzyl glycolate, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of Benzyl glycolate, 97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzyl glycolate, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzyl glycolate, 97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.