Benzyl acetate
Synonyms
Acetic acid, benzyl ester;
Acetic acid, phenylmethyl ester;
FEMA No. 2135;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
> Ester
>> Aromatic Alcohol Ester
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 140-11-4
EINECS: 205-399-7
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C9H10O2
Molecular Weight: 150.17
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Odor floral aroma.
Solubility soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
Physical - chemical properties
|
Water solubility, g/L |
3.1 (Not specified temperature)[1] |
Stability stable. Under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
cat inhalation LC50 |
245ppm/8H[2] |
|
cat skin LDLo |
10000mg/kg[2] |
|
guinea pig oral LD50 |
2200mg/kg[2] |
|
guinea pig subcutaneous LDLo |
3000mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse inhalation LCLo |
1300mg/m3/22H[2] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
830mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
2200mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
> 5000mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit subcutaneous LDLo |
4000mg/kg[2] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
2490mg/kg[2] |
Human Toxicity
Table 2 Human toxicity values
|
human inhalation TCLo |
50ppm[2] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent masking, dispersing, cleansing, solubilizing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 1886.201 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Benzyl acetate
(1b), QB/T 1769 Benzyl acetate
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as perfume.
Use as solvent.
2, Personal care products
Perfume, masking agent in personal care products.
3, Food
Use as food additive (perfume).
4, Household detergents
Perfume in household cleaning products (for example, soap).
5, Industrial cleaning
Cleansing agent, paint remover in industrial cleaning.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: HSDB. 140-11-4, Benzyl acetate
[2]: ChemIDplus. 140-11-4, Benzyl acetate
Update: 20141024(1); 20200607(2);