Benzyl acetate
Also known as: Acetic acid benzyl ester, Acetic acid phenylmethyl ester, Benzyl ethanoate, Phenylmethyl acetate, FEMA 2135, MFCD00008712, Plastolin I, alpha-Acetoxytoluene, Benzyl alcohol acetate, Benzyl ester of acetic acid
Benzyl acetate (CAS 140-11-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O2 and a molecular weight of 150.174 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −51 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 213.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 102.2±0.0 °C. GHS hazard statements: H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 140-11-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-8751-4
- Molecular Formula
- C9H10O2
- Molecular Weight
- 150.174 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −51 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 213.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 102.2±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 150.068085 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 1.93 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.505 |
| Additional Property | <0.1 g/100 mL at 23 ºC |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Schiestl FP, et al. Odor compound detection in male euglossine bees. J Chem Ecol. 2003 Jan;29(1):253-7. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915390090 |
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| Summary | 2915390090. esters of acetic acid. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward). MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Benzyl acetate?
The CAS number of Benzyl acetate is 140-11-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl acetate?
Benzyl acetate has molecular formula C9H10O2 and molecular weight 150.174 g/mol.
Is Benzyl acetate hazardous?
Benzyl acetate has GHS hazard statements H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Benzyl acetate?
For Benzyl acetate, Upstream Products: Sodium acetate, Benzyl bromide, acetic acid; Downstream Products: Acetyl bromide, Benzoyl bromide, 2-Bromobenzyl bromide.
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