Ethyl Benzoate, with the CAS number 93-89-0, is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery for its sweet, fruity, and slightly floral character. 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. Ethyl Benzoate is typically found in fruity and floral compositions, where it can help to round out the blend and add depth. In terms of safety and regulatory considerations, Ethyl Benzoate is generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics and fragrances, but it is important for formulators to be aware of any specific restrictions or guidelines set forth by regulatory bodies such as IFRA. While it is not commonly listed as a major allergen, as with all fragrance ingredients, it is advisable to monitor for any potential sensitivities in consumers. Overall, Ethyl Benzoate serves as a versatile component in the perfumer's palette, contributing to the complexity and appeal of fragrance formulations. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A soft, sweet balsamic aroma with a fruity-floral character reminiscent of wintergreen mixed with cherry and faint chamomile. Mild and rounded, with a slightly winey nuance and a gentle heliotrope-like powdery facet in dry-down.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 473.
Colorless, slightly oily liquid.
Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, miscible with most oils. Fairly soluble in Propylene glycol.
Warm, floral-fruity, somewhat heavy odor, reminiscent of tropical flowers and with a faint resemblance to methyl salicylate.
Sweet, somewhat heavy-fruity taste, remotely reminiscent of Black currant and Grape.
This ester is useful in perfume compositions of the more heavy-floral character, where Ylang Ylang is used, in Carnation, Tuberose and along with Labdanum in Leather fragrances, etc. It is quite powerful and the concentration in perfume compositions is normally limited to a few percent or less.
Finds extensive use in flavor compositions, ranging from imitation Banana, Blackcurrant and Cherry to Plum and Tobacco, Nut, Walnut and Liqueur. Also for Gooseberry, Cranberry, Strawberry, Currant, Vanilla and various fruit complexes.
By direct esterification of Ethanol with Benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions.