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BENZYL ACETATE

Benzyl acetate (C H CH OCOCH ) is a widely used ester because of its
6 5 2 3
floral odor.
It is prepared by esterification of benzyl alcohol, by heating with either
an excess of acetic anhydride or acetic acid with mineral acids.

C H CH OH + CH CO H → C H CH OCOCH
6 5 2 3 2 6 5 2 3
The product is purified by treatment with boric acid and distilled to a purity
in excess of 98%.

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