Description

Ethyl Benzoate CAS NO 93-89-0 is a versatile aromatic ester widely valued as a high-purity intermediate and a key flavor and fragrance ingredient. Its primary commercial value lies in its pleasant, fruity aroma and its role as a building block for more complex chemical syntheses. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking reliable quality and consistent supply.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key component in artificial fruit flavors (cherry, grape, strawberry) and perfumes due to its sweet, fruity, and balsamic odor.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial starting material or solvent in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and cosmetic products.
• Polymer & Plasticizer: Acts as a plasticizer for cellulose acetate and other polymers, and as a solvent for resins and lacquers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a reactant in transesterification processes and as a precursor for other benzoate esters.
• Solvent & Carrier: Employed as a solvent for cellulose ethers and nitrocellulose, and as a carrier in industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Benzoate
CAS No.	93-89-0
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Benzenecarboxylate; Ethylester kyseliny benzoove (Czech); FEMA No. 2422; NSC 8366; UNIFLEX EB; Essence of Niobe
EINECS	202-284-3

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Benzoate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for flavor, fragrance, and industrial applications, with specifications meeting relevant industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.504 - 1.506
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.045 - 1.050
Acidity (as Benzoic Acid)	≤ 0.05%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.