Ethyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by the condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. Characterized by its sweet, floral scent with a hint of balsamic undertone, it is a volatile oil component found in ripe kiwifruit, cranberry juice, and palm kernel oil. It plays a role as a flavouring agent and fragrance in various applications.
Widely utilized as a flavouring agent and fragrance, it imparts sweet, floral notes with balsamic undertones to perfumes. It is valued for enhancing the complexity and richness of fragrance compositions and is found in floral and oriental perfumes.
IUPAC Name: ethyl benzoateCAS Number: 93-89-0
Molecular Formula: C9H10O2
Molecular Weight: 150.17 g/mol
Boiling Point: 75.5 °C (167.90 °F)
Melting Point: -34.0 °C (-29.20 °F)
Class: Ester
Use/s: Scent, Flavouring
Synonyms
1: ETHYL BENZOATE 2: Benzoic acid, ethyl ester 3: Benzoic ether 4: Ethyl benzenecarboxylate 5: Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester 6: Benzoyl ethyl ether 7: Ethylester kyseliny benzoove 8: FEMA No. 2422 9: Ethyl benzoate (natural)
Chemist Says
Liquid
Scent: Warm, Heavy, Floral, Fruity
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Sweet, Floral, Balsamic
2: Sweet, Fruity, Slightly Floral
3: Warm, Floral, Fruity, Heavy
4: Sweet, honey-like, with a slightly floral and almond-like character