Compounds

Benzyl benzoate

A first-class fixative and a solvent for other resins; also used to dilute resinoids. One of the 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared on EU cosmetic labels above threshold, and a main reason benzoin is restricted on skin.

· Atlas · Compounds

Benzyl benzoate
Roleester, fixative
FormulaC14H12O2
Molecular weight212.24 g/mol
IUPAC namebenzyl benzoate
XLogP4
PubChem CID2345
SafetyEU-listed fragrance allergen.

Scent facets

  • Faint, sweet, balsamic, slightly fruity; very persistent.

Found in

Also called

  • BENZYL BENZOATE
  • 120-51-4
  • Ascabiol
  • Benylate
  • Benzoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
  • Phenylmethyl benzoate

Data: PubChem, GBIF (retrieved 2026-09-09); descriptions by Benjuí.