Hexyl Benzoate (CAS 6789-88-4) is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery for its pleasant, fruity, and floral characteristics. It is often employed as a top note or middle note in fragrance formulations, contributing to the overall freshness and brightness of a scent. Hexyl Benzoate is particularly valued for its ability to enhance the olfactory profile of floral and fruity accords, making it a popular choice in both fine fragrances and personal care products. In terms of safety and regulatory considerations, Hexyl Benzoate is subject to IFRA guidelines, which may impose restrictions on its usage levels in certain applications. As with many synthetic aroma chemicals, it is important for formulators to be aware of potential allergenic properties and to ensure compliance with relevant regulations to maintain consumer safety. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A soft, sweet-floral ester with a mild balsamic and slightly fruity character. Rounded and diffusive with a gentle powdery undertone, it acts as a smoothing background note that lends body to floral and fruity accords without asserting itself sharply.AI · claude-opus-4-7
Composition, IFRA restriction figures, allergen concentrations and where this material is bought are part of Perfume Foundry’s curated library and need an account. Create one or sign in.
Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.
| Ingredient | % | Range |
|---|---|---|
| GARDENIA J. ELLIS | — | 1–5% |
Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 679.
Colorless liquid.
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. Poorly soluble in Propylene glycol.
This ester is of very little interest to the perfumer and flavorist. Apart from being a fair fixative, its odor contribution to a fragrance composition is neither powerful nor interesting.
Produced from n-Hexanol and Anthranilic acid by azeotropic type esterification. Also from Isatoic acid anhydride.