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Benzyl acetate

Chemical compound
Benzyl acetate is an organic ester with the molecular formula CH₃COCH₂C₆H₅. It is formed by the condensation of benzyl alcohol and acetic acid. Similar to most other esters, it possesses a sweet and pleasant aroma, owing to which, it finds... Wikipedia
Formula: C6H5CH2OCOCH3
Molar mass: 150.18 g/mol
Boiling point: 417.2°F (214°C)
Density: 1.05 g/cm³
Appearance: Colourless liquid
Odor: floral
Solubility: Soluble in benzene, chloroform; Miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone