Benzyl acetate
SIAL/50475 - analytical standard
Synonym: Acetic acid benzyl ester
CAS Number: 140-11-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H10O2
Molecular Weight: 150.17
EC Number: 205-399-7
MDL Number: MFCD00008712
Linear Formula: CH3COOCH2C6H5
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics environmental flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥99.7% (GC) |
autoignition temp. | 862 °F |
bp | 206 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.054 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C9H10O2/c1-8(10)11-7-9 |
InChI key | QUKGYYKBILRGFE-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −51 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
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shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CC(=O)OCc1ccccc1 |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable | |
vapor pressure | 23 mmHg ( 110 °C) |
Application: | Benzyl acetate has been used as a reference standard for the determination of the analyte in e-cigarette refill solutions as flavoring additives and in muskmelon and watermelon fruits as aromatic agents by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and in scented consumer products as odor compounds by gas chromatography-olfactomet |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | Benzyl acetates are generally used as flavoring agents and preservatives. They find applications in foods and beverages, drugs, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc. |
Hazard statements | H412 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 203.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 95 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥99.7% (GC) |
bp | 206 °C (lit.) |
mp | −51 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.054 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |