Description
BENZYL ACETATE
IP • Commercial • FCC Grades
Benzyl Acetate is an organic ester formed by the reaction of benzyl alcohol and acetic acid. It is a clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic sweet, floral and fruity fragrance resembling jasmine. Aaru Life Science supplies Benzyl Acetate in multiple grades including IP, Commercial, and FCC, ensuring suitability across a wide range of pharmaceutical, fragrance, flavour, and industrial applications. Each batch is manufactured under strict quality control and is compliant with the respective pharmacopoeial and food-grade standards, making it a reliable choice for formulators, flavourists, perfumers, and industrial users alike.
📘 IP Grade
🏭 Commercial Grade
🍽️ FCC Grade
🏭 Commercial Grade
🍽️ FCC Grade
🧾 1. Product Identification
| Product Name | Benzyl Acetate |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Benzyl Ethanoate, Acetic Acid Benzyl Ester, Phenylmethyl Acetate |
| Chemical Formula | C₉H₁₀O₂ |
| CAS Number | 140-11-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.17 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / Commercial / FCC |
| HS Code | 29163400 |
⚗️ 2. Physical & Chemical Properties
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Sweet, floral, fruity — jasmine-like fragrance |
| Boiling Point | 213 – 214°C |
| Melting Point | -51.3°C |
| Density | 1.054 – 1.058 g/cm³ at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.501 – 1.504 at 20°C |
| Flash Point | 90°C (closed cup) |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether and most organic solvents |
📐 3. Grade-wise Specifications
| Parameter | IP | FCC (Food Grade) | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 99.0% | ≥ 99.0% | ≥ 98.0% |
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 10 | ≤ 10 | ≤ 20 |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.501 – 1.504 | 1.501 – 1.504 | 1.500 – 1.505 |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.054 – 1.058 | 1.054 – 1.058 | 1.052 – 1.060 |
| Acid Value | ≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g | ≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.2% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Appearance | Clear & colourless | Clear & colourless | Clear to pale yellow |
🧪 4. Applications & Uses
🌸 Perfumery & fragrance industry key ingredient in jasmine, ylang-ylang and floral fragrance compositions
🍽️ Flavour industry used as flavouring agent in food, beverages and confectionery (FCC grade)
💊 Pharmaceutical formulations used as solvent and fragrance ingredient in topical preparations (IP grade)
💄 Cosmetics & personal care ingredient in soaps, shampoos, lotions and perfumes
🦟 Insect repellents active component in certain natural insect repellent formulations
🧪 Solvent applications solvent for cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, oils and resins
🖨️ Printing inks used as solvent and fixative in ink formulations
🧵 Textile industry used in fabric finishing and dyeing processes
👞 Polishes & coatings component in shoe polishes, lacquers and surface coatings
🌿 Aromatherapy used as a natural fragrance component in essential oil blends
🏚️ 5. Storage & Handling
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat sources and open flames. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from strong oxidising agents. |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 2 years from date of manufacture in original sealed packaging. |
| Hazard Classification | Flammable liquid (Flash Point 90°C). Mildly irritating to skin and eyes. Use with adequate ventilation. |
| Regulatory Status | Compliant with IP pharmacopoeia and FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) standards. GRAS status for flavour use. |
| Packaging | 25 Ltr. / 35 Ltr. / 50 Ltr. / 250 Ltr. Plastic Drums |
| Documents Available | Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available on request. |
✅ Aaru Life Science Trusted Benzyl Acetate Supplier (IP/Commercial/FCC) | COA & MSDS available on request
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