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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 benzoate
Melting point: -34 °C
Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Å2
Index of Refraction: 1.504
Molar Refractivity: 42.65 cm3
Molar Volume: 143.8 cm3
Surface Tension: 35.8 dyne/cm
Density: 1.044 g/cm3
Flash Point: 88.9 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 44.8 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 211.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.18 mmHg at 25°C
Use of Ethyl benzoate
Because 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.
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What liquids are just neutral except from water?
all esters, e.g. benzyl benzoate, ethyl propanoate, any ester is neutral
If ethyl benzoate used to prepare triphenylmethanol is wet what byproduct is formed?
THIS IS A DIRECT QUOTE FROM YAHOO ANSWERS:Benzene and magnesium hydroxide and magnesium bromide.I am betting you are doing a Grignard reactionEthyl benzoate + 2 phenylmagnesium bromide --> triphenylmethanol•MgBr saltif water is present, the grignard reacts with the water firstPhenylmagnesium bromide + H2O --> benzene + MgOHBr
What ester forms when ethyl alcohol and formic acid react?
The products from the reaction of n-amyl alcohol and acetic acid are ethyl pentanoate (an ester) and water. CH3COOH + CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH ==> CH3COOCH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 + H2O acetic acid + n-amyl alcohol ==> ethyl propanoate + water
What is a chemical used to disinfect or kill organisms?
One of the many is ethyl alcohol.
What substance would be expect if a test tube containing yeast glucose and water after 24 hours?
You just might get some CO2. (That's a gas.) The yeast cells will ferment the glucose in to ethyl alcohol and Carbon dioxide. The CO2 being in the gaseous form will diffuse in the atmosphere and in the test tube, ethyl alcohol in diluted form with water will be found.
What is the ester formed from octyl benzoate?
the ester formed is methyl benzoate which is also known as oil of wintergreen
What is the type of solution of denatured and alcohol?
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.
What ester is produced from ethanol and benzoic acid and sulfuric acid and what odor does it give off?
Ethyl Benzoate
What liquids are just neutral except from water?
all esters, e.g. benzyl benzoate, ethyl propanoate, any ester is neutral
Is methyl benzoate an ester?
Methyl benzoate, an organic compound, is an ester. It is a colorless liquid that is not soluble in water and has a fruity smells. Some uses for methyl benzoate are as a solvent and a pesticide.
What are the uses of ethyl methylamine?
frustrate you
What are the products when ethanol and benzoic acid combine?
in presence of H2SO4 , benzoic acid reacts with ethanol and forms ethyl benzoate which is an aromatic ester.
What is the effect of ethyl oleate in human body and what are its benefits and uses in the environment?
What is the effect of ethyl oleate in human body and what are its benefits and uses in the environment?
What are the economical uses for corn?
ethyl alcohol
Is sodium benzoate soluble in NaOH?
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.
What product forms when ethyl benzoate is treated with water and hydrocholride and heat?
Hydrolysis - the ester would be hydrolyzed to its component acid and alcohol (benzoic acid and ethanol, respectively).
What compound has a molecular formula C9H10O2 MW of 15 percent C of 72.0 and percent H of 6.7?
Ethyl Benzoate. It's a reaction of benzoic acid and ethanol
