Benzyl Benzoate

Benzyl Benzoate is used as a fragrance ingredient, preservative and solvent.

It is an ester of Benzoic Acid and Benzyl Alcohol.

A useful solvent; helping nitro-musks, resins, certain natural extracts and other very low polarity materials to dissolve.

Used as a fixative, blender and modifier in heavy floral compositions, oriental fragrances, Gardenia, Yiang Ylang, Lily etc.

Volume 10ml: Part of the CORE Ingredients offer

Product specification.

CAS No: 120-51-4
Odour description (decreasing): Mild, Solvent, Balsamic
Solvent: None
Synonyms: Acaril, Acarosan, Ansar, Antiscabiosum, Ascabiol, Benzanil, Benzemul, Novoscabin
Molecular Formula: C₆H₅CH₂O₂CC₆H₅
IFRA: Restricted – View the standard here and the full library of standards here

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

• H302 Harmful if swallowed.
• H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

• P264 Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P273 Avoid release to the environment.
• P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
• P391 Collect spillage.
• P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Professional/Industrial use only.