Ethyl benzoate is a simple ester of benzoic acid with a sweet and fruity flavor. It has been known since the late 19th century; It is found in fruits such as apples, bananas, cherries and, of course, cranberries. Ethyl benzoate is synthesized by esterification of benzoic acid and ethanol under acid catalyst such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. It is used as an ingredient in perfumes and artificial fruit flavorings.

Para-cymene is a type of dialkyl aromatic hydrocarbon. In addition to being a flavor component of cranberries, it is also abundant in several essential oils, especially those of cumin and thyme. Its aroma and taste are described as having citrus, earthy, and wood notes. It can be synthesized from petrochemicals (for example, the alkylation of toluene with propylene) or from natural terpenes (for example, by microwave irradiation of limonene). Like ethyl benzoate, p-cymene is used as a flavoring agent; But it also has medicinal uses (in cough syrup) and as a starting material for making pesticides.

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Ethyl benzoate is used as a perfume scent. It is a food flavoring agent. It is the active ingredient in artificial fruit flavors. In addition, it is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a fragrance and preservative.

Ethyl benzoate, also known as benzoate ether or fema 2422, belongs to the benzoate group of organic compounds. These are ester derivatives of benzoic acid. Ethyl benzoate is an ester formed by condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. It's an ingredient in some artificial fruit flavors. It is a colorless liquid, almost insoluble in water, but miscible with most organic solvents. Like many volatile esters, ethyl benzoate has a pleasant odor. Ethyl benzoate is a sweet, fennel - and balsam - flavored compound. Ethyl benzoate has been detected but not quantified in several different foods, such as black elderberry, pomegranate, alcoholic beverages, all spices, and blackcurrant. It is also found in various fruits such as apples, bananas, sweet cherries, as well as in milk, butter, wine, black tea, bourbon vanilla, and fruit brandy. Ethyl benzoate is a potentially toxic compound.