SHORT DESCRIPTION
Benzyl acetate is a sweet and pleasant smelling organic ester that is utilized in personal hygiene and health care products. It is found in jasmine and the essential oils ylang-ylang and neroli. It is also used to flavor cosmetics and personal care goods. It attracts orchid bee males and is used as bait in apiculture.
PACKAGING TYPE
CH3C(O)OCH2C6H5
GI Drums
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CHEMICAL NAME
Benzyl Acetate
INDUSTRY
Flavours and Fragrance
APPLICATION
Benzyl Chemistry
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
SYNONYMS
benzyl ethanoate; acetic acid benzyl ester; phenylmethyl acetate; α-acetoxytoluene; phenylmethyl ethanoate.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
150.18 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
0140-11-4
CHEMICAL FORMULA
CH3C(O)OCH2C6H5
HS CODE
Not Specified
DENSITY
1.054 g/cm³
MELTING POINT
−51.5 °C
BOILING POINT
212 °C
VISCOSITY
Not Specified
SHELF LIFE
1 Year
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
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