Ethyl benzoate , AR,>99.0%(GC) , 93-89-0

Synonym(s):
Benzoic acid ethyl ester

CAS NO.：93-89-0

Empirical Formula: C9H10O2

Molecular Weight: 150.17

MDL number: MFCD00009109

EINECS: 202-284-3

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: -34 °C
• Boiling point: 212 °C(lit.)
• Density: 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• vapor density: 5.17 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mm Hg ( 44 °C)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.504(lit.)
• FEMA: 2422 | ETHYL BENZOATE
• Flash point: 184 °F
• storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
• solubility: 0.5g/l
• form: Liquid
• color: Clear colorless to pale yellow
• Relative polarity: 0.228
• Odor: at 100.00 %. fruity dry musty sweet wintergreen
• Odor Type: minty
• explosive limit: 1%(V)
• Water Solubility: INSOLUBLE
• Merck: 14,3766
• JECFA Number: 852
• BRN: 1908172
• Dielectric constant: 6.0（20℃）
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• LogP: 2.59 at 23℃

Description and Uses

Ethyl benzoate, C₉H₁₀O₂, is the ester formed by the condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. It is a colorless liquid that is almost insoluble in water, but miscible with most organic solvents.
As with many volatile esters, ethyl benzoate has a pleasant odor which could be described similar to wintergreen mint. It is a component of some artificial fruit flavors.

Ethyl benzoate is used as a perfume scent. It acts as a food flavoring agent. It is an active component of artificial fruit flavors. Further, it is used in cosmetics and personal care products as fragrance ingredients and preservatives.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS09,GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H411-H227-H303-H315-H319
• Precautionary statements: P210e-P280a-P305+P351+P338-P403+P235-P501a-P273
• Hazard Codes: N
• Risk Statements: 51/53
• Safety Statements: 24/25-61
• RIDADR: UN 3082 9 / PGIII
• WGK Germany: 1
• RTECS: DH0200000
• Autoignition Temperature: 914 °F
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 29163100
• Toxicity: LD50 orally in rats: 6.48 g/kg, Smyth et al., Arch. Ind. Hyg. Occup. Med. 10, 61 (1954)