Benzyl Acetate

CAS Number

140-11-4

Synonym

Acetic acid benzyl ester; Acetic acid phenylmethyl ester; alpha-acetoxytoluene; benzyl ethanoate; NCI-C06508; Phenylmethyl acetate

Occurrence/Use

Solvent used in perfumery and in chemical synthesis; artificial jasmine and other perfumes; flavoring; solvent and high boiler for cellulose acetate and nitrate, natural and synthetic resins, oils, lacquers, polishes, printing inks, and varnish removers

Date Added

Benzyl Acetate

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: Considered, but not listed