Ethyl benzoate

Ethyl benzoate is a colourless liquid that has a somewhat fruity odor similar to ylang-ylang, but milder than methyl benzoate. Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, petroleum ether, propylene glycol, mineral oil and most non-volatile oils, insoluble in water and glycerin.

개요Ethyl benzoate, C9H10O2, is the ester formed by the condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. It is a colorless liquid that is almost insoluble in water, but miscible with most organic solvents. As with many volatile esters, ethyl benzoate has a pleasant odor which could be described similar to wintergreen mint. It is a component of some artificial fruit flavors.

출처Reported found in volatiles from hard, mature peaches, pineapple and currant. Also reported found in apple juice, banana, guava, cranberry, raspberry, sweet cherry, Parmesan cheese, butter, milk, white wine, red wine, cider, whiskies, cocoa, black tea, fresh plum, apple brandy, cherry brandy, Bourbon vanilla, naranjilla fruit, ceriman or pinanona, pimento berry, olive and passion fruit.

용도Ethyl Benzoate acts as an aroma and flavour compound due to the volatile ester group in its structure. In perfumery under the name Essence de Niobe; in manufacture of Peau d'Espagne; artificial fruit essence.

일반 설명Natural occurrence: Feijoa, guava, plum, raspberry, rum, strawberry, Virginia tobacco.

정의ChEBI: Ethyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. It is a volatile oil component found in ripe kiwifruit, cranberry juice, and palm kernel oil. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a volatile oil component. It is a benzoate ester and an ethyl ester.