Benzyl Acetate
Product Description
Benzyl acetate is a chemical compound with various industrial and commercial applications.
Product:
Benzyl Acetate
CAS:
140-11-4
Synonym:
Benzyl ethanoate; Phenylmethyl acetate; Acetic acid benzyl ester
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Boiling point
212 °C
Density
1.054 g/cm3
Flash Point
95 °C
Melting point
-51.5 °C
Molecular Weight
150.17
Odor
Sweet, jasmine-like, or pear-like
Purity
≥99%
Refractive index
1.502
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Benzyl Acetate used in many
industry applications
Benzyl acetate is a chemical compound with various industrial and commercial applications. Here are some of its uses:
- Fragrance: Benzyl acetate is commonly used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, colognes, soaps, cosmetics, and other personal care products. It imparts a pleasant, floral aroma often reminiscent of jasmine.
- Flavoring Agent: It is utilized as a flavoring agent in food products such as baked goods, candies, beverages, and chewing gum, providing a fruity and floral taste.
- Solvent: Benzyl acetate serves as a solvent in various applications, including paints, coatings, varnishes, lacquers, and industrial cleaning formulations.
- Plasticizer: It is used as a plasticizer in polymer manufacturing processes to improve flexibility, durability, and workability of plastic products.
- Industrial Chemical: Benzyl acetate may serve as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and specialty chemicals.
- Adhesive: It is used in the formulation of adhesives and sealants as a solvent or additive to enhance bonding properties.
- Paint Remover: Benzyl acetate is sometimes used as a component in paint removers and paint stripping formulations due to its solvent properties.
- Flotation Agent: In the mining industry, benzyl acetate may be used as a flotation agent in mineral processing to separate valuable minerals from gangue.
- Chemical Research: It is used in chemical research laboratories as a reagent or solvent in various organic synthesis reactions and experiments.
- Textile Industry: Benzyl acetate finds application in the textile industry as a solvent for dyeing and printing processes and as a softener for fabrics.