Benzyl Benzoate is an aromatic ester widely used in perfumery, fragrance compositions, and cosmetic products. It is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet-balsamic odor. In perfumery, it is especially valued as a fragrance fixative and solvent.
INCI Name: Benzyl Benzoate
CAS No.: 120-51-4
Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 212.24 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale-yellow oily liquid
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and many oils/fragrance materials.
Uses in Cosmetics & Perfumery
Fragrance Fixative: Helps slow the evaporation of volatile fragrance materials and improve scent longevity
Fragrance Ingredient: Contributes a mild sweet, balsamic character to fragrance compositions
Solvent: Helps dissolve certain aromatic materials and fragrance ingredients
Perfume Diluent: Can be used as part of the carrier/solvent system in fragrance concentrates
Fragrance Stabilization: Helps improve the uniformity and performance of some fragrance blends
Cosmetic Fragrance Ingredient: Used in perfumes, lotions, creams, soaps, body products and hair products
In Perfumery
Benzyl Benzoate is particularly useful for heavier fragrance materials, including certain absolutes, resinoids, balsams, and other poorly soluble aromatic ingredients. It can help make a fragrance concentrate easier to blend while acting as a fixative for longer-lasting base notes.
Important Allergen Information
Benzyl Benzoate is also a regulated fragrance allergen, so its presence may need to be considered when preparing cosmetic ingredient labels and fragrance-allergen declarations. The applicable declaration threshold depends on the market, product type, and current regulations.
Benzyl Benzoate
