Benzyl Acetate

• Catalog Number: ACM140114
• Product Name: Benzyl Acetate
• CAS: 140-11-4
• Category: Heterocyclic Organic Compound
• Description: Benzyl acetate is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H10O2. It is the ester formed by condensation of benzyl alcohol and acetic acid.Benzyl acetate is found naturally in many flowers. It is the primary constituent of the essential oils from the flowers jasmine, ylang-ylang and tobira. It has pleasant sweet aroma reminiscent of jasmine. Consequently, it is used widely in perfumery and cosmetics for its aroma and in flavorings to impart apple and pear flavors.It is one of many compounds that is attractive to males of various species of orchid bees, who apparently gather the chemical to synthesize pheromones; it is commonly used as bait to attract and collect these bees for study.Benzyl acetate is also used as a solvent in plastics and resin, cellulose acetate, nitrate, oils, lacquers, polishes and inks.
• Synonyms: Acetic acid, benzyl ester;Acetic acid, phenylmethyl ester;FEMA No. 2135
• IUPAC Name: Benzyl acetate
• Molecular Weight: 150.1
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O2
• Canonical SMILES: CC(=O)OCC1=CC=CC=C1
• InChI: QUKGYYKBILRGFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• InChI Key: InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-8(10)11-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6H,7H2,1H3
• Boiling Point: 206 °C(lit.)
• Melting Point: -51 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 102ºC
• Density: 1.054g/ml
• Appearance: Powder
• EC Number: 205-399-7
• Hazard Statements: Xi
• LogP: 1.74970
• MDL Number: MFCD00008712
• Physical State: Liquid
• PSA: 26.3
• Refractive Index: 1.501-1.503
• Safety Description: 26-37/39
• Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
• Storage Conditions: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
• Supplemental Hazard Statements: H315-H319-H336-H370-H372-H373-H401-H412-H303-H335-H411
• Symbol: GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
• Vapor Pressure: 23 mm Hg ( 110 °C)

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of benzyl acetate?

The molecular formula of benzyl acetate is C9H10O2.

What is the molecular weight of benzyl acetate?

The molecular weight of benzyl acetate is 150.17 g/mol.

What is the IUPAC name of benzyl acetate?

The IUPAC name of benzyl acetate is benzyl acetate.

What is the InChI of benzyl acetate?

The InChI of benzyl acetate is InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-8(10)11-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6H,7H2,1H3.

What is the InChIKey of benzyl acetate?

The InChIKey of benzyl acetate is QUKGYYKBILRGFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is the canonical SMILES of benzyl acetate?

The canonical SMILES of benzyl acetate is CC(=O)OCC1=CC=CC=C1.

What is the CAS number of benzyl acetate?

The CAS number of benzyl acetate is 140-11-4.

What is the European Community (EC) number of benzyl acetate?

The European Community (EC) number of benzyl acetate is 205-399-7.

What is the FEMA number of benzyl acetate?

The FEMA number of benzyl acetate is 2135.

What is the KEGG ID of benzyl acetate?

The KEGG ID of benzyl acetate is C15513.