| Agent Name |
Benzyl acetate |
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| CAS Number |
140-11-4 |
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| Formula |
C9-H1O-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Acetic acid, benzyl ester; Acetic acid, phenylmethyl ester; Acetoxymethylbenzene; alpha-Acetoxytoluene; Benzyl ethanoate; Phenylmethyl acetate; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Category |
Esters |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with an odor of jasmine or pears; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a fragrance, flavoring agent, and solvent; Also used in inks, varnish removers, oils, lacquers, and polishes; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Comments |
Causes respiratory tract irritation in the range of 50-160 ppm; [CHEMINFO] Has anesthetic effects at high concentrations in animal studies; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
10 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.17 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (cats) = 245 ppm/8H |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BENZYL ACETATE
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