Product Description

Benzyl acetate's cas code is 140-11-4

Product Detail

Benzyl acetate Basic information


Product Name:

Benzyl acetate

Synonyms:

Benzyl Acetate 140-11-4;Benzyl ester of acetic acid;Benzylester kyseliny octove;benzylesterkyselinyoctove;NCI-C06508;Phenylmethyl acetate;phenylmethylacetate;Plastolin I

CAS:

140-11-4

MF:

C9H10O2

MW:

150.17

EINECS:

205-399-7

Product Categories:

FINE Chemical & INTERMEDIATES;organic chemical

Mol File:

140-11-4.mol



Benzyl acetate Chemical Properties


Melting point 

−51 °C(lit.)

Boiling point 

206 °C(lit.)

density 

1.054 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

5.1

vapor pressure 

23 mm Hg ( 110 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.502(lit.)

FEMA 

2135 | BENZYL ACETATE

Fp 

216 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

form 

Liquid

color 

Colorless liquid

Odor

sweet, floral fruity odor

explosive limit

0.9-8.4%(V)

Water Solubility 

<0.1 g/100 mL at 23 ºC

JECFA Number

23

Merck 

14,1123

BRN 

1908121

CAS DataBase Reference

140-11-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzyl ethanoate(140-11-4)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzyl acetate (140-11-4)


Benzyl acetate Safety Information


Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39-24/25

RIDADR 

2810

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

AF5075000

Autoignition Temperature

862 °F

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29153950

Hazardous Substances Data

140-11-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in rats: 2490 mg/kg (Jenner)


Benzyl acetate Usage And Synthesis


Chemical Properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical Properties

Benzyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor. On burning and decomposition, it produces irritating fumes. Benzyl acetate reacts with strong oxidants causing fi re and explosion hazard

Chemical Properties

is the main component of jasmine absolute and gardenia oils. It occurs as a minor component in a large number of other essential oils and extracts. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, fruity, jasmine odor. Benzyl acetate is prepared by esterification of benzyl alcohol with acetic anhydride (e.g., with sodium acetate as a catalyst) or by reaction of benzyl chloride with sodium acetate. In terms of volume, benzyl acetate is one of the most important fragrance and flavor chemicals.

Chemical Properties

Benzyl acetate has a characteristic flowery (jasmine) odor and a bitter, pungent taste. It is present as a main constituent in several oils and flower absolutes. Although benzyl acetate is present in some essential oils at levels up to 65%, most of the commercial product is of synthetic origin.

Uses

Benzyl acetate is used as an artificial jasmine and other perfumes, soap perfume, flavoring agent, solvent for cellulose acetate and nitrate, natural and synthetic resins, oils, lacquers, polishes, printing inks, and varnish removers.

Uses

In perfumery, solvent for cellulose acetate and nitrate.

Definition

ChEBI: The acetate ester of benzyl alcohol.

Preparation

By interaction of benzyl chloride and sodium acetate; by acetylation of benzyl alcohol, or from benzaldehyde and acetic acid with zinc dust.

Production Methods

Benzyl acetate is produced by the interaction of benzyl chloride and sodiumacetate, by acetylation of benzyl alcohol, or from benzaldehyde and acetic acid with zinc dust .

Production Methods

Benzyl acetate is produced by the interaction of benzyl chloride and sodiumacetate, by acetylation of benzyl alcohol, or from benzaldehyde and acetic acid with zinc dust.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 2 to 270 ppb

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 40 ppm: sweet and fruity

General Description

Colorless liquid with an odor of pears.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Benzyl acetate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Benzyl acetate is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Benzyl acetate is also incompatible with acids, bases and reducing agents.

Hazard

A poison by inhalation. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Combustible. Upper respiratory tract irritant. Questionable carcinogen.

Health Hazard

Harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Vapor or mist is irritating to the eyes, mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.

Health Hazard

Exposures to benzyl acetate cause adverse health effects. The symptoms of toxicity and poisoning include irritation to the skin, eyes, burning sensation, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, labored breathing, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Benzyl acetate also causes adverse health effects to the respiratory tract and the CNS system with neurological effects.

Fire Hazard

Benzyl acetate is combustible.

Safety Profile

A poison by inhalation.Moderately toxic by ingestion and subcutaneous routes.Human systemic effects by inhalation: an antipsychotic,unspecified respiratory and urinary system effects.Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenicdata. Combusti

Carcinogenicity

Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or California Proposition 65.

storage

Benzyl acetate should be kept stored in a cool, dry place with the container closed when not in use.

Purification Methods

Purify the acetate by fractional distillation, preferably in a good vacuum. Values of n25 of 1.5232-1.5242 are too high and should be nearer to 1.4994. [Merker & Scott J Org Chem 26 5180 1961, Beilstein 6 IV 2262.]

Precautions

Exposures to benzyl acetate far above the OEL may result in unconsciousness. After handling and using benzyl acetate, workers should wash thoroughly and remove contaminated clothing, washing it before reuse. Workers should avoid any kind of contact of benzyl acetate with the eyes, skin, ingestion, and inhalation. Workers should wear safety glasses and chemical goggles to avoid splashing of the chemical substance during work, and wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure


Benzyl acetate Preparation Products And Raw materials


Preparation Products

Acemetacin-->Fosinopril-->S-α-cyano-3-phenoxy benzyl alcohol-->4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-xylylacetonitrile

Raw materials

Acetic acid glacial-->Toluene-->Chlorine-->Sodium acetate-->Calcium chloride-->Benzyl chloride-->Benzyl alcohol-->Isopropyl acetate-->FEMA 2771


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