Basic information
- Name:
Ethyl benzoate
- CAS No.:
93-89-0
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C9H10O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 150.19
- Synonyms:
- Benzoyl ethyl ether;Ethyl benzenecarboxylate;AI3-01352;Benzoic acid, ethyl ester;Benzoic ether;Ethyl benzoate (natural);Ethylester kyseliny benzoove;Ethylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech];FEMA No. 2422;NSC 8884;
- EINECS:
- 202-284-3
- Density:
- 1.044 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- -34 °C
- Boiling Point:
- 211.7 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 88.9 °C
- Solubility:
- insoluble in water
- Appearance:
- clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Safety Description:
- 24/25 Details
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Chemistry
Molecular Structure:
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Molecular Formula: C9H10O2
Molecular Weight: 150.1745
IUPAC Name: Ethyl benzoate
Synonyms of Ethyl benzoate (CAS NO.93-89-0): AI3-01352 ; Benzoic acid, ethyl ester ; Benzoic ether ; Benzoyl ethyl ether ; EINECS 202-284-3 ; Ethyl benzenecarboxylate ; Ethyl benzoate (natural) ; Ethylester kyseliny benzoove ; Ethylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech] ; FEMA No. 2422 ; NSC 8884 ; UNII-J115BRJ15H
CAS NO: 93-89-0
Product Categories: CARBOXYLICESTER ; Organics ; C8 to C9 ; Carbonyl Compounds ; Esters ; Certified Natural ProductsFlavors and Fragrances ; E-F ; Alphabetical Listings ; Flavors and Fragrances
Melting point: -34 °C
Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Å2
Index of Refraction: 1.504
Molar Refractivity: 42.65 cm3
Molar Volume: 143.8 cm3
Surface Tension: 35.8 dyne/cm
Density: 1.044 g/cm3
Flash Point: 88.9 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 44.8 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 211.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.18 mmHg at 25°C
Uses
Ethyl benzoate (CAS NO.93-89-0) is used in as a perfume scent under the name essence de niobe.
Production
Benzoic acid and ethanol derived by esterification.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cat | LDLo | skin | 10gm/kg (10000mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS | Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945. |
| rabbit | LD50 | oral | 2630mg/kg (2630mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER | Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945. |
| rat | LD50 | oral | 2100mg/kg (2100mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER | Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945. |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Safety Information of Ethyl benzoate (CAS NO.93-89-0):
Safety Statements: 24/25
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: DH0200000
HS Code: 29163100
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mildly toxic by skin contact. A skin and eye irritant. Combustible liquid when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS.

