Ethyl benzoate
Agent Name
Ethyl benzoate
CAS Number
93-89-0
Formula
C9-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, ethyl ester; Benzoic ether; Benzoyl ethyl ether; Ethyl benzenecarboxylate; Ethyl benzoate (natural); Ethylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless refractive liquid with an aromatic odor; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in flavors, perfumes, and solvents for lacquers, cellulose derivatives, and resins; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.267 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: