Benzyl Acetate

Chinese Name: Benzyl Acetate

English Name: Benzyl Acetate

Name of the 2: acetic acid benzyl ester English

CAS No.: 140-11-4

FEMA:2135.

Molecular formula: C9H10O2

Molecular weight: 150.17

Appearance: colorless liquid.

Aroma: rich scent of jasmine, and with fruit fragrance.

The melting point (c): -51.5

Boiling point (c): 216

Relative density (water =1): 1.051-1.059

Relative vapour density (air =1): 5.2

Saturated vapor pressure (kPa): 0.13 (45 C)

Flash point (c): 102

Ignition temperature (c): 461

Solubility: insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, insoluble in glycerin.

Health hazard: inhalation, ingestion or absorbed through the skin can be harmful. A stimulating effect on the skin. To the eyes, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract have a stimulating effect.

Fire and explosion hazards: This product is flammable, irritating.

First aid measures

Skin contact: remove contaminated clothing, wash with water flow.

Eye contact: filed eyelid, rinse with water or saline. Medical treatment.

Inhalation: from the scene to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Medical treatment.

Ingestion: drink plenty of warm water, emetic. Medical treatment.

There are: in addition to synthetic outside, still exist in the jasmine oil, Yilan Yilan oil, hyacinth oil oil.

Preparation: there are available in different acidic catalyst, acetic acid and benzyl alcohol by esterification reaction process.