Agent Name | Benzyl acetate |
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CAS Number | 140-11-4 |
Formula | C9-H1O-O2 |
Major Category | Solvents |
Synonyms | Acetic acid, benzyl ester; Acetic acid, phenylmethyl ester; alpha-Acetoxytoluene; Benzyl acetate (natural); Benzyl ethanoate; Benzylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; Phenylmethyl acetate; Phenylmethyl ethanoate; [ChemIDplus] Acetoxymethylbenzene; [CHEMINFO] (Acetoxymethyl)benzene; [CAMEO] Benteine; [IUCLID] |
Category | Esters (<C12) |
Description | Colorless liquid with an odor of jasmine or pears; [CHEMINFO] |
Sources/Uses | Used as a fragrance, flavoring agent, and solvent; Also used in inks, varnish removers, oils, lacquers, and polishes; [CHEMINFO] Found in many plants, especially jasmine; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] |
Comments | Causes respiratory tract irritation in the range of 50-160 ppm; [CHEMINFO] Has anesthetic effects at high concentrations in animal studies; [ChemIDplus] Included in list of "fragrance substances with negative human data, i.e. patch tests of patients with suspected contact allergy to fragrance ingredients which yielded negative results."; [ToxPlanet: EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2011)] An irritant; May cause smarting and reddening of skin if spilled and allowed to remain on clothes; [CHRIS] Vapor causes eye and respiratory tract irritation; May cause effects on the CNS and kidneys; [ICSC] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; Acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0-5 mg/kg; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause CNS depression; Targets nerves and kidney; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
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Skin Designation (ACGIH) | Insufficient data |
TLV (ACGIH) | 10 ppm |
Vapor Pressure | 0.17 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration | LC50 (cat) = 245 ppm/8hr |
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Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
IARC Carcinogen | Not Classifiable |
ACGIH Carcinogen | Not Classifiable |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |