Chemical Properties
Benzyl phenylacetate has a sweet, floral (jasmine-rose) odor and a slight honey-like taste.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; honeylike odor.Soluble in alcohol. Combustible.
Occurrence
Not reported found in nature; phenylacetic acid, on the other hand, has been reported in several essential
oils.
Uses
Perfumery and flavors.
Preparation
By direct esterification of benzyl alcohol with phenylacetic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: Phenylmethyl benzeneacetate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.
Application
Benzyl phenylacetate is used quite commonly in flavor formulations, for imitation Butter, Caramel, Fruit,Honey, etc. Again here, its fixative effect makes it suitable for flavors for hard candy, baked goods, etc., since this ester has good heat-stability.
General Description
Clear colorless liquid with a honey-like odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
BENZYL PHENYLACETATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. BENZYL PHENYLACETATE is sensitive to excessive light and heat.
Fire Hazard
BENZYL PHENYLACETATE is probably combustible.
Solubility in organics
Poorly soluble in Propylene glycol, soluble in alcohol and oils.
