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.
| Role | ester, fixative |
|---|---|
| Formula | C14H12O2 |
| Molecular weight | 212.24 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | benzyl benzoate |
| XLogP | 4 |
| PubChem CID | 2345 |
| Safety | EU-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