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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A clear liquid that smells like pears. Benzyl acetate is used as a solvent for [ | + | A clear liquid that smells like pears. Benzyl acetate is used as a solvent for [[natural%20resin|natural]] and [[synthetic%20resin|synthetic resins]], [[oil|oils]], [[lacquer%20solvent|lacquers]], [[varnish|varnishes]], [[printing%20ink|printing inks]], and [[paint%20remover|paint removers]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|benzyl acetate.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|benzyl acetate.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | ||
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| + | * Toxic by inhalation. | ||
| + | * Skin contact may cause irritation. | ||
| + | * Combustible. Flash point = 102 C (215.6 F) | ||
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/02775.htm MSDS] | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in water. | Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | -51 | + | | -51 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.059-1.062 | + | | 1.059-1.062 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| − | | 213 | + | | 213 C |
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| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
Latest revision as of 15:32, 4 May 2022
Description
A clear liquid that smells like pears. Benzyl acetate is used as a solvent for natural and synthetic resins, oils, lacquers, varnishes, printing inks, and paint removers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
phenylmethyl acetate; acetic acid phenylmethyl ester; acetic acid benzyl ester; benzyl ethanoate
Risks
- Toxic by inhalation.
- Skin contact may cause irritation.
- Combustible. Flash point = 102 C (215.6 F)
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | C6H5CH2OOCCH3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 140-11-4 |
| Melting Point | -51 C |
| Density | 1.059-1.062 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 150.18 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5015-1.5035 |
| Boiling Point | 213 C |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 1158