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.