Ethyl benzoate

Ethyl benzoate

Names
IUPAC name Ethyl benzoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	93-89-0 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL510714 Y
ChemSpider	6897 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.078
UNII	J115BRJ15H Y
InChI InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-2-11-9(10)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-7H,2H2,1H3 Y Key: MTZQAGJQAFMTAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C9H10O2/c1-2-11-9(10)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-7H,2H2,1H3 Key: MTZQAGJQAFMTAQ-UHFFFAOYAI
SMILES O=C(OCC)c1ccccc1
Properties
Chemical formula	C9H10O2
Molar mass	150.18 g·mol−1
Density	1.050 g/cm3
Melting point	−34 °C (−29 °F; 239 K)
Boiling point	211 to 213 °C (412 to 415 °F; 484 to 486 K)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)	-93.32·10−6 cm3/mol
Related compounds
Related compounds	Methyl benzoate Propyl benzoate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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 described as sweet, wintergreen, fruity, medicinal, cherry, and grape. It is a component of some fragrances and artificial fruit flavors.

A simple and commonly used method for the preparation of ethyl benzoate in laboratory is the acidic esterification of benzoic acid with ethanol and sulfuric acid as catalyst: