Benzyl acetate
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
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | C6H5CH2OOCCH3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 140-11-4 |
| Melting Point | -51 |
| Density | 1.059-1.062 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 150.18 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5015-1.5035 |
| Boiling Point | 213 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by inhalation. Skin contact may cause irritation.
Combustible. Flash point = 102 C (215.6 F)
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- 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