Ethyl benzoate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as benzoic acid ethyl ester, this compound is the ester formed by the condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is immiscible with water. It has a melting point of 34 C, and a boiling point of 211 213 C. Ethyl benzoate can be produced by the acidic esterification of benzoic acid with ethanol and sulphuric acid as catalyst. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 93-89-0 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C9H10O2 Molecular weight: 150.17 Assay: Minimum 99 % Ethyl benzoate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Ethyl benzoate is a component of some fragrances and artificial fruit flavours. It is additionally used in cosmetics and personal care products as fragrance ingredients and preservatives. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.