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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.

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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.