This 500 mL glass container holds Methyl Benzoate, a carboxylic acid ester used as an alternative to xylene in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. With a molecular weight of 136.15 g/mol, it is crucial to use safety goggles when handling this substance due to its combustibility. It has a Melting Point of 10°F and boils between 388 to 390°F at standard pressure.

• CAS Number: 93-58-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 136.15
• Exact Mass: 136.052429494
• Boiling Point: 388 to 390 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 10 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 4.69 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H302 (99.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]