Category: flavor and fragrance agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | colorless clear liquid (est) |
Assay: | 98.00 to 100.00 %
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Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | Yes |
Specific Gravity: | 1.04310 to 1.04600 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 8.680 to 8.704
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Refractive Index: | 1.50200 to 1.50600 @ 20.00 °C.
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Melting Point: | -35.00 to -34.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Boiling Point: | 212.00 to 214.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Boiling Point: | 95.00 to 96.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg
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Acid Value: | 1.00 max. KOH/g
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Vapor Pressure: | 0.267000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
Vapor Density: | 5.17 ( Air = 1 ) |
Flash Point: | 190.00 °F. TCC ( 87.78 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | 2.640 |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | fixed oils | | propylene glycol | | water, 720 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
Insoluble in: |
| glycerin |
Stability: |
| non-discoloring in most media |
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: minty |
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Odor Strength: | medium |
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Substantivity: | 12 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
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| fruity dry musty sweet wintergreen |
Odor Description: at 100.00 %. | fruity dry musty sweet wintergreen Luebke, William tgsc, (1994) |
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| sweet wintergreen fruity medicinal cherry grape |
Odor Description:
| Sweet, wintergreen, fruity, medicinal, cherry, grape Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 5, 71, (1991) |
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Flavor Type: medicinal |
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| sweet medicinal green minty fruity wintergreen |
Taste Description: at 30.00 ppm. | Sweet, medicinal, green, minty, fruity, birch beer and wintergreen like Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 5, 71, (1991) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Symrise |
Ethyl benzoate |
Odor Description: | mild, sweeter than methyl ester |
Taste Description: | wintergreen, tar-like, green, minty, honey, phenolic Useful in: brown nuts, vanilla, savory spices, fruity citrus, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, sweet others, alcoholics. |
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Moellhausen |
ETHYL BENZOATE |
Odor Description: | aromatic, balsamic, phenolic, wintergreen |
Taste Description: | honey, mint, medicinal, fruity |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Advanced Biotech |
ETHYL BENZOATE NATURAL
99% min. Odor: Fruity |
Alfrebro |
ETHYL BENZOATE NATURAL
Odor: Heavy, Floral, Fruity |
Allan Chemical |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Ambles Nature et Chimie |
BENZOATE ETHYLE NAT
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Augustus Oils |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Services |
Aurochemicals |
ETHYL BENZOATE, Natural
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Axxence Aromatic |
ETHYL BENZOATE Natural
Kosher |
Sustainability |
Bell Flavors & Fragrances |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Berjé |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Media |
BOC Sciences |
For experimental / research use only. |
Ethyl Benzoate > 95%
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Charkit Chemical |
ETHYL BENZOATE FEMA 2422
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Diffusions Aromatiques |
ETHYL BENZOATE NATUREL
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Elan Inc. |
ETHYL BENZOATE
FCC, Kosher |
EMD Millipore |
For experimental / research use only. |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Ernesto Ventós |
ETHYL BENZOATE
Odor: FRUITY, MEDICINAL, CHERRY, GRAPE Flavor: SWEET,MEDICINAL,GREEN,FRUITY,MINTY |
Excellentia International |
Ethyl Benzoate Natural
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ExtraSynthese |
For experimental / research use only. |
Benzoic acid ethylester (GC) ≥99%
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Fleurchem |
ethyl benzoate natural
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fnfsurplus.com |
Ethyl Benzoate, Ester
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Frutarom |
ETHYL BENZOATE
KOSHER Flavor: fruity dry musty sweet wintergreen |
CBD Offering |
Glentham Life Sciences |
Ethyl benzoate
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Global Essence |
Ethyl Benzoate Natural
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H. Interdonati, Inc. |
Ethyl Benzoate Natural, Kosher
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Featured Products |
IFF |
ETHYL BENZOATE
KOSHER Flavor: fruity dry musty sweet wintergreen |
Indenta Group |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Indukern F&F |
ETHYL BENZOATE
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K.L. Koh Enterprise |
ETHYL BENZOATE
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Lluch Essence |
ETHYL BENZOATE NATURAL
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Lluch Essence |
ETHYL BENZOATE
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M&U International |
ETHYL BENZOATE
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M&U International |
NAT.ETHYL BENZOATE, Kosher
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Moellhausen |
ETHYL BENZOATE
Odor: aromatic, balsamic, phenolic, wintergreen Flavor: honey, mint, medicinal, fruity |
Pearlchem Corporation |
Natural Ethyl Benzoate
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Penta International |
ETHYL BENZOATE NATURAL
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Penta International |
ETHYL BENZOATE
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PerfumersWorld |
Ethyl Benzoate
Odor: fruity dry musty sweet wintergreen Warm floral-fruity somewhat heavy Use: Blends-well-with - +Ylang Labdanum Gums |
R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Reincke & Fichtner |
Ethyl Benzoate natural
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Reincke & Fichtner |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Robertet |
ETHYL BENZOATE
Pure & Nat (EU) |
Seasons and Harvest / Crop calendar |
Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
For experimental / research use only. |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Sigma-Aldrich |
Ethyl benzoate, ≥99%, FCC, FG
Odor: anise; banana; berry; cherry; grape; floral; plum; vanilla; minty |
Certified Food Grade Products |
Sigma-Aldrich |
Ethyl benzoate, natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG
Odor: anise; banana; berry; cherry; grape; floral; plum; vanilla; minty |
SRS Aromatics |
ETHYL BENZOATE
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Sunaux International |
nat.Ethyl Benzoate
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Symrise |
Ethyl benzoate
Odor: mild, sweeter than methyl ester Flavor: wintergreen, tar-like, green, minty, honey, phenolic Useful in: brown nuts, vanilla, savory spices, fruity citrus, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, sweet others, alcoholics. |
Taytonn ASCC |
Ethyl Benzoate
Odor: Fruity, Floral, Dry, Musty, Warm |
TCI AMERICA |
For experimental / research use only. |
Ethyl Benzoate >99.0%(GC)
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The John D. Walsh Company |
Ethyl Benzoate
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The Lermond Company |
ETHYL BENZOATE
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Ungerer & Company |
Ethyl Benzoate Natural
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Ungerer & Company |
Ethyl Benzoate
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United International |
Ethyl benzoate Nat.
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United International |
Ethyl Benzoate
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Vigon International |
Ethyl Benzoate Natural
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Vigon International |
Ethyl Benzoate
Odor: HEAVY, FLORAL, FRUITY |
WEN International |
ETHYL BENZOATE Natural
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Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View |
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | Xi - Irritant |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
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Hazards identification |
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Classification of the substance or mixture |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
None found. |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | |
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Hazard statement(s) |
None found. |
Precautionary statement(s) |
None found. |
Human Experience: |
8 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
oral-rat LD50 2100 mg/kg (Graham & Kuizenga, 1945)
oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 6480 mg/kg (Smyth et al., 1954)
oral-rabbit LD50 2630 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER
BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945.
oral-rat LD50 2100 mg/kg SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA
BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945.
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Dermal Toxicity: |
skin-cat LDLo 10000 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS
GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS
BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945.
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
Category: | flavor and fragrance agents |
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search |
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice |
limits in the finished product for - "leave on the skin contact": | | 0.5000 % Recommendation.
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limits in the finished product for - "wash off the skin contact": | | 0.5000 % Recommendation.
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limits in the finished product for - "no skin contact": | | 8.0000 % Recommendation.
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Recommendation for ethyl benzoate usage levels up to: | | 8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 96.00 (μg/capita/day) |
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 110.00 (μg/capita/day) |
Structure Class: | I |
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). |
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library |
publication number: 3 |
Click here to view publication 3 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | - | 10.00000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 2.80000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 0.50000 |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | - | 59.00000 |
condiments / relishes: | - | - |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | - | - |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | - | 2.80000 |
fruit ices: | - | 2.80000 |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 0.06000 |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | - | - |
hard candy: | - | 9.00000 |
imitation dairy: | - | - |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - |
jams / jellies: | - | - |
meat products: | - | - |
milk products: | - | - |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - |
snack foods: | - | - |
soft candy: | - | - |
soups: | - | - |
sugar substitutes: | - | - |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
Safety References:
Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) reference(s): |
The FEMA GRAS assessment of benzyl derivatives used as flavor ingredients. View pdf |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA): | Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 93-89-0 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 7165 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WGK Germany: | 1 |
| ethyl benzoate |
Chemidplus: | 0000093890 |
RTECS: | DH0200000 for cas# 93-89-0 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| benzoic acid ethyl ester | | benzoic acid ethylester | | benzoic acid, ethyl ester | | benzoic ether | | benzoyl ethyl ether | | ethyl benzene carboxylate | | ethyl benzenecarboxylate | nat. | ethyl benzoate | | ethyl benzoate (natural) | | ethyl benzoate FCC | | ethyl benzoate natural | | ethyl benzoate, natural | | ethylbenzoate |
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