Ethyl benzoylacetate

Independent reference data for Ethyl benzoylacetate (CAS 94-02-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

ETHYL BENZOYLACETATE; 94-02-0; Ethyl benzoyl acetate; Benzoylacetic acid ethyl ester; Acetic acid, benzoyl-, ethyl ester; Benzenepropanoic acid, beta-oxo-, ethyl ester; FEMA No. 2423; DTXSID4047094; K8CHJ4MKM0; NSC-6774; NSC-227214; DTXCID2027094; RefChem:1085027; 202-295-3; Ethyl 3-oxo-3-phenylpropanoate; Ethyl beta-oxobenzenepropanoate

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	98.2% (107 / 109)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	98.2% (107 / 109)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 98.2% (107 of 109) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 107 of 109 companies (only 1.8% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Ethyl benzoylacetate is identified by CAS 94-02-0, molecular formula C11H12O3 and molecular weight 192.08 g/mol. UNII K8CHJ4MKM0; ChEBI 173927; InChIKey GKKZMYDNDDMXSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 265.00 to 270.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 147 °C (11 mm Hg); Melting Point: < 0 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.