Product Name                         : Benzyl acetate

Trade name                            : benzyl ethanoate

Chemical Formula                  : C9-H10-O2

Synonyms                               : Acetic Acid, phenylmethyl ester; benzyl ethanoate; alpha-Acetooxy

Structural Formula                :

CAS No.                                  : 140-11-4

FEMA No.                              :2135

EINECS No.                           : 205-399-7

Specification :

Physical state and appearance  : Liquid

Odor                                        : Fruity. Floral

Taste                                        : Pungent. Bitter.

Color                                       : Colorless. Clear

pH (1% soln/water)                  : 5-7.5

Boiling Point                            : -51°C

Melting Point                           : 210°C

Flash Point                               : CLOSED CUP: 90°C

Molecular weight                     : 150.18 g/mole

Solubility                                 : Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone. Very slightly soluble in cold water

Purity                                       : 99%

Applications                            : It is the ester formed by condensation of benzyl alcohol and acetic acid.

                                                  Benzyl acetate is found naturally in many flowers.