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 ImageFile=Benzyl_acetate.png|
 IUPACName=Benzyl acetate|
 Formula=C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>5</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OCOCH<sub>3</sub>|
 MolarMass=150.18 g/mol|
 CASNo=140-11-4|
 Density=1.054 g/ml|
 MeltingPt=&minus;51 °C|
 BoilingPt=212 °C|
 SMILES=c1ccccc1COC(=O)C}}
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==Overview==
'''Benzyl acetate''' (CAS number 140-11-4) is an [[organic compound]] with the molecular formula C<sub>9</sub>H<sub>10</sub>O<sub>2</sub>.  It is the [[ester]] formed by condensation of [[benzyl alcohol]] and [[acetic acid]].

Benzyl acetate is found naturally in many flowers.  It is the primary constituent of the essential oils from the flowers [[jasmine]], [[ylang-ylang]] and tobira.  It has pleasant sweet aroma reminiscent of jasmine.  Consequently, it is used widely in perfumery and cosmetics for its aroma and in flavorings to impart apple and pear flavors.

It is one of many compounds that is attractive to males of various species of [[orchid bee]]s, who apparently gather the chemical to synthesize pheromones; it is commonly used as bait to attract and collect these bees for study. <ref>[http://www.springerlink.com/content/kv52574k74438848/]Schiestl, F.P. & Roubik, D.W. (2004) Odor Compound Detection in Male Euglossine Bees.'' Journal of Chemical Ecology'' 29: 253-257.</ref>

Benzyl acetate is also used as a solvent in plastics and resin, cellulose acetate, nitrate, oils, lacquers, polishes and inks.

==References==
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==External links==
*{{ICSC|1331|13}}
*[[IARC]] Monograph "[http://www-cie.iarc.fr/htdocs/monographs/vol71/059-benzaceta.html Benzyl acetate.]"

[[Category:Acetates]]
[[Category:Perfumery]]
[[Category:Flavors]]
[[Category:IARC Group 3 carcinogens]]

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