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| benzyl acetate |
Benzyl acetate (C9H10O2) is the ester formed from benzyl alcohol and acetic acid. It is found naturally in many flowers such as jasmine, hyacinth, and gardenia. Due to its pleasant smell (which is peach-like), it is often used in perfumes, soaps and cosmetics. Although it possesses a fruity/ floral scent, it has a bitter taste. The clear, colorless liquid boils at approximately 210˚C, melts at -51˚C and is combustible. According to the MSDS for benzyl acetate, it is only slightly soluble in cold water, but is quite soluble in diethyl ether and acetone. The ester is commonly used as a solvent for plastics, lacquers, resins, polishes, and inks.
In order to acquire yet another carboxylic acid derivative, benzyl acetate could be reacted with NH3 to form a primary amide (acetamide) and an alcohol (phenyl methanol). The products are shown below.
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| acetamide |
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| phenyl methanol |
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