Natural Benzyl Acetate

Product Name:

Natural Benzyl acetate

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

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)

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)

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.

Occurrence

Present as a main constituent in several oils and flower absolutes: ylang-ylang, cananga, neroli, jasmine, hyacinth, gardenia, tuberose. It has been isolated from the essential oil of the flowers of Loiseleuria procumbens Desv. (azelea). Also reported found in apricot, cooked asparagus, mozzarella cheese, grilled beef, cooked pork, malt whiskey, fresh mango, malt, wort and clams.

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.

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.