Benzyl Propionate, with CAS number 122-63-4, is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery for its sweet, fruity, and floral characteristics. It is often employed to enhance the overall scent profile of fragrances, providing a smooth and pleasant background note that can complement a variety of other ingredients. In formulations, Benzyl Propionate typically sits in the middle to base notes, where it can help to round out and soften sharper or more volatile components. It is particularly valued in floral and fruity compositions, where it can add depth and complexity. As with many synthetic aroma chemicals, it is important to consider safety and regulatory aspects when using Benzyl Propionate. It is subject to certain restrictions under IFRA guidelines, which aim to ensure safe usage levels in cosmetic products. Additionally, it may be associated with allergic reactions in some individuals, making it essential for formulators to be aware of its presence in their products and to provide appropriate labeling. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A sweet, fruity-floral ester with a warm rum-like top and soft jasmine-balsamic body. Reminiscent of ripe tropical fruit and honeyed petals, rounder and less sharp than benzyl acetate, with a mild balsamic drydown.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 148.
Colorless liquid
Practically insoluble in water, insoluble in glycerin, poorly soluble in propylene glycol and mineral oil, soluble in alcohol and oils
Fruity-sweet odor with pronounced floral undertone, overall type Jasmin
Used in flavor compositions for imitation Apple, Banana, Berry, Grape, Pear, Pineapple, etc.
Widely used as a modifier for Benzylacetate in Jasmin and to a lesser degree in Rose fragrances. Also generally as a floral-fruity, fresh note in floral and Oriental fragrances.
Produced by direct esterification of Benzyl alcohol with Propionic acid (or Propionic anhydride)