Benzyl benzoate

Benzyl benzoate
Clinical data
Trade names	Ascabin, Ascabiol, Ascarbin, Tenutex, others
Other names	phenylmethyl ester, benzoic ester
ATC code	P03AX01 (WHO) QP53AX11 (WHO);
Identifiers
	IUPAC name Benzyl benzoate;
CAS Number	120-51-4;
PubChem CID	2345;
DrugBank	DB02775;
ChemSpider	13856959;
UNII	N863NB338G;
KEGG	D01138;
ChEBI	CHEBI:41237;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1239;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID8029153 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.003
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C14H12O2
Molar mass	212.248 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
Density	1.118 g/cm3 g/cm3
Melting point	18 °C (64 °F)
Boiling point	323 °C (613 °F)
Solubility in water	insoluble mg/mL (20 °C)
	SMILES O=C(OCc1ccccc1)c2ccccc2;
	InChI InChI=1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(13-9-5-2-6-10-13)16-11-12-7-3-1-4-8-12/h1-10H,11H2 ; Key:SESFRYSPDFLNCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

Benzyl benzoate is an organic compound which is used as a medication and insect repellent. As a medication it is used to treat scabies and lice. For scabies either permethrin or malathion is typically preferred. It is applied to the skin as a lotion. Typically two to three applications are needed. It is also present in Balsam of Peru, Tolu balsam, and in a number of flowers.

Side effects may include irritation of the skin. It is not recommended in children. It is also used in other animals; however, it is considered toxic to cats. How it works is unclear.

Benzyl benzoate was first studied medically in 1918. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Benzyl benzoate is sold under the brand name Scabanca among others and is available as a generic medication. It is not available for medical use in the United States.

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