Benzyl acetate

Agent Name
Benzyl acetate
CAS Number
140-11-4
Formula
C9-H1O-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Benzyl acetate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Acetic acid, benzyl ester; Acetic acid, phenylmethyl ester; alpha-Acetoxytoluene; Benzyl acetate (natural); Benzyl ethanoate; Benzylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; Phenylmethyl acetate; Phenylmethyl ethanoate; [ChemIDplus] Acetoxymethylbenzene; [CHEMINFO] (Acetoxymethyl)benzene; [CAMEO] Benteine; [IUCLID]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with an odor of jasmine or pears; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fragrance, flavoring agent, and solvent; Also used in inks, varnish removers, oils, lacquers, and polishes; [CHEMINFO] Found in many plants, especially jasmine; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Causes respiratory tract irritation in the range of 50-160 ppm; [CHEMINFO] Has anesthetic effects at high concentrations in animal studies; [ChemIDplus] Included in list of "fragrance substances with negative human data, i.e. patch tests of patients with suspected contact allergy to fragrance ingredients which yielded negative results."; [EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2011)] An irritant; May cause smarting and reddening of skin if spilled and allowed to remain on clothes; [CHRIS] Vapor causes eye and respiratory tract irritation; May cause effects on the CNS and kidneys; [ICSC] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; Acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0-5 mg/kg; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause CNS depression; Targets nerves and kidney; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
10 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.177 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (cat) = 245 ppm/8hr
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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