Hydrolysis - the ester would be hydrolyzed to its component acid and alcohol (benzoic acid and ethanol, respectively).
The reaction of benzoic acid with ethanol typically results in the formation of ethyl benzoate. Ethyl benzoate has a pleasant, fruity smell reminiscent of cherries or strawberries.
The formula is for benzyl acetate (as an example).
The product formed when benzoic acid reacts with ethanol is ethyl benzoate, along with water. This reaction is an esterification process, where the -OH group of the benzoic acid reacts with the -OH group of ethanol to form the ester and water as a byproduct.
When ethanol and benzoic acid combine, the products depend on the reaction conditions. Under acidic conditions, esterification can occur producing ethyl benzoate and water. Under basic conditions, the sodium salt of benzoic acid may form.
The reaction between decanoic acid and ethyl alcohol typically forms an ester called ethyl decanoate (decanoic acid ethyl ester) along with water as a byproduct. This ester is commonly used in fragrances and flavorings due to its fruity aroma.
The reaction of benzoic acid with ethanol typically results in the formation of ethyl benzoate. Ethyl benzoate has a pleasant, fruity smell reminiscent of cherries or strawberries.
The ester formed from octyl benzoate is called octyl benzoate. It is formed when octanol reacts with benzoic acid in the presence of a catalyst. This ester is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products as a fragrance ingredient or UV filter.
There are different formulations for denaturing ethyl alcohol. One such formulation adds isopropyl alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone and denatonium benzoate to the ethyl alcohol to make it unpalatable.
Ethyl Benzoate
The formula is for benzyl acetate (as an example).
all esters, e.g. benzyl benzoate, ethyl propanoate, any ester is neutral
Ethyl benzoate is a colorless to pale yellow colored chemical compound with a pleasant wintergreen mint flavor used as a food flavoring agent. It is alse called Benzoic acid, ethyl ester; Benzoic ether; Benzoyl ethyl ether; Ethyl benzenecarboxylate ; Ethyl benzoate (natural); Ethylester kyseliny benzoove; Ethylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech] and so on.Properties of Ethyl benzoateMelting point: -34 °CPolar Surface Area: 26.3 Å2Index of Refraction: 1.504Molar Refractivity: 42.65 cm3Molar Volume: 143.8 cm3Surface Tension: 35.8 dyne/cmDensity: 1.044 g/cm3Flash Point: 88.9 °CEnthalpy of Vaporization: 44.8 kJ/molBoiling Point: 211.7 °C at 760 mmHgVapour Pressure: 0.18 mmHg at 25°CUse of Ethyl benzoateBecause of its pleasant mixed fruity and woody odor, Ethyl benzoate is used as a perfume scent under the name essence de niobe.Ethyl benzoate is a volatile compound and tends to cause irritation of skin, eyes and respiratory tract, if inhaled. Moreover, it tends to react adversely with acidic and alkaline substances and also with oxidizing agents. Considering all these, this compound needs to be stored in airtight and non-corroding containers away from direct sunlight. It needs to be stored in a cool, dry and well ventilated place.
The product formed when benzoic acid reacts with ethanol is ethyl benzoate, along with water. This reaction is an esterification process, where the -OH group of the benzoic acid reacts with the -OH group of ethanol to form the ester and water as a byproduct.
When ethanol and benzoic acid combine, the products depend on the reaction conditions. Under acidic conditions, esterification can occur producing ethyl benzoate and water. Under basic conditions, the sodium salt of benzoic acid may form.
The reaction between decanoic acid and ethyl alcohol typically forms an ester called ethyl decanoate (decanoic acid ethyl ester) along with water as a byproduct. This ester is commonly used in fragrances and flavorings due to its fruity aroma.
One gram of the salt is soluble in 2 ml of water, in 75 ml of ethyl alcohol, and in 50 ml of 90 % ethyl alcohol. The salt is insoluble in ethyl ether. Source is is a pdf from http://www.emeraldmaterials.com The complete link to the pdf file is found to the left of this answer under Web Links. It also includes the solubility in water a variety of temperatures.
The hydrolysis of ethyl propanoate with aqueous sodium hydroxide will produce propanoic acid and ethyl alcohol.