Ethyl benzoate
CAS 93-89-0
EC 202-284-3
Formula C9H10O2
MW 150.17 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPharmaceuticals & Healthcare Flavoring & AcidulantSolvent & Carrier
Description
Ethyl benzoate (CAS 93-89-0) is an ester produced by the reaction of benzoic acid and ethanol, commercially referenced under the identifiers FEMA 2422 and NSC 8884. It carries no E-code designation. It is registered under REACH and classified within the flavors and fragrances category.
In food and beverage formulation, ethyl benzoate delivers characteristic fruity and floral top notes — particularly cherry and rose — at concentrations typically below 50 ppm, functioning as a flavoring agent rather than a preservative. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it serves as a solvent and carrier, improving the solubility and delivery of active compounds in topical and oral preparations.
Ethyl benzoate is available in food-grade and technical-grade forms, with compliance documentation aligned to FCC and REACH requirements. Standard packaging includes drums and intermediate bulk containers. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification against intended application, as food and pharmaceutical uses carry distinct purity thresholds.
In food and beverage formulation, ethyl benzoate delivers characteristic fruity and floral top notes — particularly cherry and rose — at concentrations typically below 50 ppm, functioning as a flavoring agent rather than a preservative. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it serves as a solvent and carrier, improving the solubility and delivery of active compounds in topical and oral preparations.
Ethyl benzoate is available in food-grade and technical-grade forms, with compliance documentation aligned to FCC and REACH requirements. Standard packaging includes drums and intermediate bulk containers. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification against intended application, as food and pharmaceutical uses carry distinct purity thresholds.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -34 °C |
| Boiling Point | 211 °C |
| Density | 1.0415 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C; Press: 759.8 Torr |
| Flash Point | 184 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with an aromatic odour |
| Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fruity dry musty sweet wintergreen |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 44 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.504(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.59 at 23℃ |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29163100 |
| UN Number | 3082 |
| ADR Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
BENZOIC ETHERbenzoylethyletherRARECHEM AL BI 0531Benzoyl ethyl etherBenxoicacidethylesterBENZOIC ACID ETHYL ESTERETHYL BENZENECARBOXYLATE
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