| Ethyl benzoate | |
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Ethyl benzoate |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 93-89-0 |
| ChemSpider | 6897 |
| UNII | J115BRJ15H |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL510714 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C9H10O2 |
| Molar mass | 150.17 g/mol |
| Density | 1.050 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
-34 °C |
| Boiling point |
211–213 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | Methyl benzoate Propyl benzoate |
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| Infobox references | |
Ethyl benzoate, C9H10O2, 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 which could be described similar to wintergreen mint. It is a component of some artificial fruit flavors.