Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl Benzoate is a sophisticated perfumery essential prized for its exceptional versatility and refinement within fine fragrance composition.
An elegant ester derived from Benzoic Acid and Benzyl Alcohol, this luxurious ingredient performs as a fragrance component, preservative, and highly effective solvent, making it indispensable to both artisan and professional perfumers.
Renowned for its remarkable solvency power, Benzyl Benzoate effortlessly dissolves nitro-musks, resins, precious natural extracts, and other low-polarity aromatic materials, ensuring beautifully balanced and stable fragrance formulations.
Its smooth, almost velvety character enhances diffusion while adding depth and cohesion to complex accords.
Highly valued as a fixative, blender, and modifier, Benzyl Benzoate lends sophistication and longevity to opulent floral and oriental creations.
It harmonises rich white florals with exquisite finesse, elevating compositions centred around Gardenia, Ylang Ylang, Lily, and other sumptuous blooms.
The result is a fragrance with enhanced richness, seamless blending, and enduring sensuality.
A true perfumer’s classic, Benzyl Benzoate is an essential ingredient for creating luxurious fragrances with depth, elegance, and lasting allure.
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
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.






Anis Dadou –
A very mild, faintly sweet / vanilla woody sweet scent, often used as a solvent, or as a base for benzoin, amber fragrances. But no use by itself for those elements