Ethyl benzoate

Agent Name
Ethyl benzoate
CAS Number
93-89-0
Formula
C9-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Ethyl benzoate formula graphical representation
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
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.267 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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