Benzyl Acetate: Adesh Anil Patil (21OIL201) Pooja Ramesh Khedkar (21OIL207) Santoshi Kishore Agrawal (21OIL215)

BENZYL ACETATE
Under the guidance

Dr. Pintu K. Kundu
Presented by
Adesh Anil Patil (21OIL201)
Pooja Ramesh Khedkar (21OIL207)
Santoshi Kishore Agrawal (21OIL215)
M Tech - Oil, Oleochemical and Surfactant Technology

CONTENT
 Introduction
 Structure
 Chemical / Physical Properties
 Synthesis
 Market overview
 Safety information
 Applications
INTRODUCTION
• Benzyl acetate is an organic ester with the molecular formula C9H10O2.
• Benzyl acetate is a major fragrance component in jasmine.
• It has pleasant sweet aroma reminiscent of jasmine.
• Similar to most other esters, it possesses a sweet and pleasant aroma, owing to
which, it finds applications in personal hygiene and health care products.
• It is a constituent of the essential oils of ylang-ylang and neroli.
• Further as a flavoring agent it is also used to impart jasmine or apple flavors to
various cosmetics and personal care products like lotions, hair creams etc.
• Natural sources of benzyl acetate include varieties of flowers like jasmine
(Jasminum), and fruits like pear, apple, etc.
• Benzyl acetate is not a terpenes derivative but is found in many essential oils.
STRUCTURE
 Molecular Formula: C9H10O2
 Linear Formula: CH3COOCH2C6H5
 Synonym(s): Acetic acid benzyl ester, 140-11-4 , Benzyl ester of acetic acid, Acetic Acid,
Phenyl methyl Ester, Benzyl Acetate, Phenyl methyl Ethanoate, Acetoxy methyl benzene.
 It is formed by the condensation of benzyl alcohol and acetic acid.
 Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzyl oxy carbonyls.
 These are organic compounds containing a carbonyl group substituted with a benzyl oxyl
group.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SYNTHESIS OF BENZYL ACETATE
BENZYL
ALCOHOL
Acid Catalysed
FISCHER ESTERIFICATION BENZYL
ACETATE
Nucleophilic acyl
substitution
ACETIC ACID
REACTION
MECHANISM
Nucleophilic acyl
substitution mechanism
BENZYL ACETATE MARKET
 Global Benzyl Acetate Market is segmented on the basis of application as professional, laboratory
chemicals, and industrial use.
 The most striking feature that is associated with it is that it is low-priced and economical in nature that is
eventually raising the number of applications associated with it.
 Benzyl Acetate Market is segmented on the basis of geographical region as

North America, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan, and India.
 The key participants operating in the Benzyl Acetate Market include

1) Gayatri Minerals and Chemicals 2) Karl H. Boddin Chemiehandel
3)M/S Tapan Chemicals 4) Savita International
5)Hetal Chemicals,Sinochem Hebei 6) Hangzhou Dayangchem
7) Shree Chem Global 8) Prakash Chemicals International Private Limited
9) Lanxess,Elan Chemical Company 10) SensaChem
SAFETY INFORMATION
 Hazard Statements : H412
 Hazard Classifications : Aquatic Chronic 3 Pictogram
 Storage Class Code : 10 - Combustible liquids
 Flash Point(C) : 95 °C - closed cup
 Personal Protective Equipment : dust mask type N95 (US), Eye shields, Gloves
 Combustible:
 Harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Vapour or mist
is irritating to the eyes, mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.
 R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
 S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
 S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
 S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
APPLICATIONS OF BENZYL
ACETATE
 Benzyl Acetate is used as a composition of perfumery floral, fruity; reminiscent of jasmine and
flavoring reminiscent of apple and pear.
 It could be used as solvent in plastics, resins, oils, polishes and inks etc.
 This is used to provide an artificial strawberry flavor to ice cream.
 The bulk of benzyl acetate is used in soap odors, but it is also popular for other perfumes and is
used to a minor extent in flavors.
 benzyl acetates play a significant role in the fruity bouquet of young white wines.
 Cleaning and household care products that can not be placed in a more refined category.
 Home air fresheners, including candles with a fragrance.
 In perfumery, solvent for cellulose acetate and nitrate.
 It is Artificial jasmine and other perfumes, soap perfume, flavouring, solvent and high boiler for
cellulose acetate and nitrate, natural and synthetic resins, oils, lacquers, polishes, printing inks,
varnish removers.

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BENZYL ACETATE

Under the guidance

M Tech - Oil, Oleochemical and Surfactant Technology

 Chemical / Physical Properties

 Benzyl Acetate Market is segmented on the basis of geographical region as

 The key participants operating in the Benzyl Acetate Market include

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