Ethyl benzoate
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Preferred IUPAC name Ethyl benzoate | |
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Chemical formula | C9H10O2 |
Molar mass | 150.177 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless liquid |
Density | 1.050 g/cm3 |
Melting point | −34 °C (−29 °F; 239 K) |
Boiling point | 211–213 °C (412–415 °F; 484–486 K) |
Solubility in water | 0.72 mg/mL |
log P | 2.64 |
Magnetic susceptibility (χ) | −93.32×10−6 cm3/mol |
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H315, H319, H411 | |
P264, P273, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P391, P501 | |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references |
Chemical compound
Ethyl benzoate, C9H10O2, is an ester formed by the condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. It is a colorless liquid that is almost insoluble in water, but miscible with most organic solvents.
As with many volatile esters, ethyl benzoate has a pleasant odor described as sweet, wintergreen, fruity, medicinal, cherry and grape.[1] It is a component of some fragrances and artificial fruit flavors.
Preparation
A simple and commonly used method for the preparation of ethyl benzoate in the laboratory is the acidic esterification of benzoic acid with ethanol and sulfuric acid as catalyst:[2]
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External links
- Material Safety Data Sheet