Benzyl Acetate (CAS 140-11-4)

Products & Informations

Benzyl acetate is found naturally in many flowers.

It is the primary constituent of the essential oils from the flowers jasmine, ylang-ylang and tobira. It has pleasant sweet aroma reminiscent of jasmine.

Consequently, it is used widely in perfumery and cosmetics for its aroma and in flavorings to impart apple and pear flavors

APPLICATIONS & USES

  • Used as fragrant in cosmetic, soap
  • As a solvent to resins, plastic, polishes, paints and printing ink etc
  • Production of other organic compounds
  • Used in Textile and Dyeing Industry

Toxicological Information

LD50 oral, rat 2490mg/kg
LD50 skin, rabbit 5000mg/kg min

Packaging

Storage

  • flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room
  • ground all equipment containing material
  • keep away from heat
  • keep away from sources of ignition
  • keep container tightly closed
  • keep in a cool, well-ventilated place
GHS Hazard Statements
H-Code H303/401/412
P-Code P273
Response P312
Storage no data available
Disposal P501

S-phrases: S26-S37/39 | R-phrases: R36/37/38

Remark

The above information is believed to be accurate and presents the best explanation currently available to us. We assume no liability resulting from above content. The technical standards are formulated and revised by customers’ requirement and us, if there are any changes, the latest specification will be executed and confirmed in the contract.

SALES SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance Colorless transparent liquid
Odor with the odor of jasmine & fruit scent
Relative Density, @25ºC 1.0490 to 1.0590
Refractive Index, @20ºC 1.500 to 1.5040
Free Acid 1 max
Purity, @GC, % 99 min