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Ethyl benzoate



Ethyl benzoate
Identifiers
CAS number 93-89-0
SMILES O=C(OCC)C1=CC=CC=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C9H10O2
Molar mass 150.17 g/mol
Density 1.050 g/cm3
Melting point

-34 °C

Boiling point

211-213 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Ethyl benzoate 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. It is used in perfumery under the name essence de Niobe. It is a component of some artificial fruit flavors.

See also

  • Methyl benzoate

References

     
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