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Benzyl Acetate
Benzyl acetate is found naturally in many flowers. It is the primary constituent of the essential oils from the flowers jasmine, ylang-ylang and tobira. It has pleasant sweet aroma reminiscent of jasmine. Consequently, it is used widely in perfumery and cosmetics for its aroma and in flavorings to impart apple and pear flavors. Benzyl acetate is also used as a solvent in plastics and resin, cellulose acetate, nitrate, oils, lacquers, polishes and inks.
Benzyl Acetate is also known as Acetic Acid, Benzyl Ester, Acetic Acid Phenylmethyl Ester, Phenylmethyl Ethanoate etc.
Technical - Grade
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Formula
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C6H5CH2OH
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CAS NO
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140-11-4
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EINECS NO
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205-3997
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Specifications
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1.
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Appearance
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Clear Colourless Liquid
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2.
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Odour
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Jasmine Character
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3.
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Specific Gravity
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1.052 - 1.054 AT 25°C
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4.
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Assay
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99.5% BY G.L.C.
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5.
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Chlorinated Compound
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Passes Fcc Test (Negative)
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6.
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Low Boiling Impurit
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0.31%Max.
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7.
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Acid Value
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0.1%max.
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Packing: Drums, 1000KGS IBC
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