BENZYL ACETATE, NATURAL

Description

BENZYL ACETATE, NATURAL · CAS 140-11-4 · C9H10O2. UNII 0ECG3V79ZJ. Boiling Point: 419.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 213 °C; Boiling Point: Bp: 134 °C at 102 mm Hg.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	140-11-4
PubChem CID	8785
Molecular formula	C9H10O2
IUPAC name	benzyl acetate
UNII (FDA)	0ECG3V79ZJ
FEMA number	2135
JECFA number	23

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	150.17
XLogP3	2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	150.068079557
Monoisotopic Mass	150.068079557
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	419.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	213 °C
Boiling Point	Bp: 134 °C at 102 mm Hg
Boiling Point	212.00 to 215.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	212 °C
Boiling Point	215 °C
Boiling Point	419.9 °F
Boiling Point	213 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	-60.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	-51 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Benzyl acetate is a colorless liquid with an odor of pears. (USCG, 1999)
• Dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid; Other Solid; CBI
• Colorless liquid with an odor of jasmine or pears; [CHEMINFO]
• Liquid
• COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• colourless liquid with a sweet, fruity, floral (Jasmine) odour

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit JECFA ADI: 0-5 mg/kg bw (1996)
GHS notification summary	32.5% (779 / 2397)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	32.5% (779 / 2397)
Reported hazard statements	H412 (62.6%), H227, H315, H319, H336, H370, H372, H373

Documented Uses

• Used as a fragrance, flavoring agent, and solvent; Also used in inks, varnish removers, oils, lacquers, and polishes; [CHEMINFO] Found in many plants, especially jasmine; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
• Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]
• In perfumery, solvent for cellulose acetate and nitrate.
• Artificial jasmine and other perfumes; soap perfume; flavoring; solvent and high boiler for cellulose acetate and nitrate, natural and synthetic resins; oils; lacquers; polishes; printing inks; varnish removers.
• It is used widely in perfumery and cosmetics for its aroma and in flavorings to impart apple and pear flavors (L1222).
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms

BENZYL ACETATE; 140-11-4; Acetic acid benzyl ester; Phenylmethyl acetate; Benzyl ethanoate; Acetic acid, phenylmethyl ester; Acetic acid, benzyl ester; Phenylmethyl ethanoate; alpha-Acetoxytoluene; (Acetoxymethyl)benzene; NCI-C06508; Benzylester kyseliny octove; FEMA No. 2135; DTXSID0020151; 0ECG3V79ZJ; NSC-4550

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of BENZYL ACETATE, NATURAL?

CAS 140-11-4; molecular formula C9H10O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is BENZYL ACETATE, NATURAL known by?

BENZYL ACETATE, 140-11-4, Acetic acid benzyl ester, Phenylmethyl acetate, Benzyl ethanoate, Acetic acid, phenylmethyl ester.

What is the regulatory status of BENZYL ACETATE, NATURAL?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is BENZYL ACETATE, NATURAL classified as hazardous?

32.5% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (779 of 2397).

What are the key physical properties of BENZYL ACETATE, NATURAL?

Boiling Point: 419.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 213 °C; Boiling Point: Bp: 134 °C at 102 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 212.00 to 215.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

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