Ethyl benzoate
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| Chemical name | Ethyl benzoate |
| Chemical formula | C9H10O2 |
| Molecular mass | 150.17 g/mol |
| CAS number | [93-89-0] |
| Density | 1.050 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | -34 °C |
| Boiling point | 211-213 °C |
| SMILES | O=C(OCC)C1=CC=CC=C1 |
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Ethyl benzoate is the ester formed by the condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. It is a colorless liquid that is almost insoluble in water, but miscible with most organic solvents.
As with many volatile esters, ethyl benzoate has a pleasant odor. It is used in perfumery under the name essence de Niobe. It is a component of some artificial fruit flavors.
