- Benzyl acetate
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ImageFile=Benzyl_acetate.png
IUPACName=Benzyl acetate
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
SMILES=c1ccccc1COC(=O)C
CASNo=140-11-4
ChemSpiderID=13850405
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula=C6H5CH2OCOCH3
MolarMass=150.18 g/mol
Density=1.054 g/ml
MeltingPtC=−51
BoilingPtC=212Benzyl acetate is an
organic compound with the molecular formula C9H10O2. It is theester formed by condensation ofbenzyl alcohol andacetic acid .Benzyl acetate is found naturally in many flowers. It is the primary constituent of the
essential oil s from the flowersjasmine , [y _yl. date=September 2008It is one of many compounds that is attractive to males of various species of
orchid bee s, who apparently gather the chemical to synthesizepheromone s; it is commonly used as bait to attract and collect these bees for study. [cite journal | author = Schiestl, F.P. & Roubik, D.W. | year =2004 | title = Odor Compound Detection in Male Euglossine Bees | journal =Journal of Chemical Ecology | volume = 29 | pages = 253-257 | doi = 10.1023/A:1021932131526]Benzyl acetate is also used as a solvent in plastics and resin, cellulose acetate, nitrate, oils, lacquers, polishes and inks.Fact|date=September 2008
References
External links
*ICSC|1331|13
*IARC Monograph " [http://www-cie.iarc.fr/htdocs/monographs/vol71/059-benzaceta.html Benzyl acetate.] "
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