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ETHYL BENZOYLACETATE

Ethyl 3-oxo-3-phenylpropanoate is an aromatic ketone.

Molecular structure

Definition

Ethyl 3-oxo-3-phenylpropanoate is an aromatic ketone.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII K8CHJ4MKM0 · registered name ETHYL BENZOYL ACETATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
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Names & identifiers

ETHYL BENZOYLACETATEINCIBenzenepropanoic acid, .beta.-oxo-, ethyl esterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
94-02-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
202-295-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4047094
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID2027094
IUPAC
Ethyl 3-oxo-3-phenylpropanoate
Molecular formula
C11H12O3
Molecular weight
192.214 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Liquid with a pleasant odor, Turns yellow from light and air, [Merck Index] Colorless or yellow liquid, [Alfa Aesar MSDS] · Liquid
Boiling point
265.00 to 270.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg · 147 °C (11 mm Hg)
Melting point
< 0 °C
Solubility
insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, oils · miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)
Density
1.107-1.120
Melting/freezing point
-3 ℃(1013 hPa)
Initial boiling point and range
268.1 ℃(760㎜Hg::02)
Flash point
113.1 ℃
Vapour pressure
0.00783 ㎜Hg (25℃::01)
Water solubility
0.3 g/㎖ (20 °C)
Relative density
1.106 (molbase)
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
1.71
Auto-ignition temperature
225 ℃ (1013 hPa)
Molecular weight
192.21

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance3
  • Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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