Benzyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 140-11-4
Fresh, sweet and fruity with a clear jasmine character and a soft, airy floralcy. Diffusive and versatile, it is a workhorse of jasmine and white floral accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Jasmin |
| Odor Impact1 | 120 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 15 h |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 140-11-4 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H10O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 150.17 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl acetate |
| InChIKey | QUKGYYKBILRGFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Benzyl Ethanoate, Acetic Acid,Benzyl ester, Benteine, Benzenemethanol, acetic acid benzyl ester, acetic acid benzylester, acetic acid phenyl methyl ester, acetic acid phenylmethyl ester, acetic acid, phenylmethyl ester, ( acetoxymethyl)benzene, a-acetoxytoluene, alpha-acetoxytoluene, benzenemethanol acetate, benzenemethanol ethanoate, nat. benzyl acetate, benzyl acetate (natural), benzyl acetate 99%, (naturals), benzyl acetate extra, benzyl acetate FCC, benzyl acetate natural, benzyl acetate natural, comores, benzyl acetate puissiume FCC, benzyl acetate, natural, benzyl alcohol acetate, benzylacetate, ethanoic acid phenylmethyl ester, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 215.5 °C |
| Melting Point | -51.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 90.6 °C |
| Density | 1.04 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5232 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 113 °F ; 10 mmHg at 189.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 2 |
| Solubility | PRACTICALLY INSOL IN WATER; MISCIBLE WITH ALCOHOL, ETHER |
| Appearance | Benzyl acetate is a colorless liquid with an odor of pears. (USCG, 1999) |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzaldehyde | 0.08 % |
| Benzyl Alcohol (ba) | 0.05 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzaldehyde | 0.08 % |
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.05 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.