Benzyl Formate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 104-57-4
A fresh floral note with jasmine and hyacinth facets over a fruity green base. Soft raspberry and peach nuances add to its versatile floralcy.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Cherry |
| Descriptor 3 | Almond |
| Odor Impact1 | 130 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 1 h |
| Tenacity2 | 8 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 | 104-57-4 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl formate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 136.15 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl formate |
| InChIKey | UYWQUFXKFGHYNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Benzenemethanol,formate DesC, ameisensaeurebenzylester, benzyl alcohol formate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl formate FCC, benzyl formate natural, benzyl methanoate, formic acid (phenylmethyl) ester, formic acid benzyl ester, formic acid phenyl methyl ester, formic acid phenylmethyl ester, formic acid, benzyl ester, formic acid, phenylmethyl ester, phenyl methyl formate, phenylmethyl formate, ( phenylmethyl) methanoate, formate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 202.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 82.22 °C |
| Density | 1.082 |
| Refractive Index | 1.508 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.273000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.6 |
| Solubility | insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with an intense pleasant, floral-fruity odour |
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.