Benzyl acrylate

The Benzyl acrylate, with the CAS registry number 2495-35-4, is also known as 2-Propenoic acid, phenylmethyl ester. Its EINECS registry number is 219-673-9. This chemical's molecular formula is C₁₀H₁₀O₂ and molecular weight is 162.1852. Its IUPAC name is called benzyl prop-2-enoate. The product should be sealed and stored in cool, dry place.

Physical properties of Benzyl acrylate: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.27; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.27; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.27; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 31.27; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 31.27; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 409.08; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 409.08; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.517; (11)Molar Refractivity: 46.56 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 153.8 cm³; (13)Surface Tension: 36.1 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 1.054 g/cm³; (15)Flash Point: 115.5 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 46.53 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 228.7 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 0.0725 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by phenylmethanol and acryloyl chloride. This reaction will need reagent CaCO₃ and acetone.

Uses of Benzyl acrylate: it can be used to produce heptanoic acid benzyl ester at ambient temperature. This reaction will need reagent NH₄ClO₄, Et₄NClO₄ and solvent dimethylformamide. The yield is about 53%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: C=CC(=O)OCC1=CC=CC=C1
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C10H10O2/c1-2-10(11)12-8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h2-7H,1,8H2
(3)InChIKey: GCTPMLUUWLLESL-UHFFFAOYSA-N