Benzyl Acetate
CAS Number: 140-11-4
Benzyl Acetate (CAS 140-11-4) is a naturally occurring aromatic ester found in jasmine, ylang-ylang, and hyacinth flowers, with a sweet, floral jasmine-pear aroma. It is one of the most widely used fragrance chemicals globally, serving as a key building block for jasmine fragrances and an important ingredient in personal care, household, and fine fragrance products.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.501–1.503 |
Applications
- Jasmine fragrance compositions in fine perfumery and cosmetics
- Soap, shampoo, and personal care product fragrancing
- Fabric softener and laundry product jasmine character
- Pear and fruity food flavoring in beverages and confectionery
- Household cleaning product and air freshener fragrancing
Key Features
- Core jasmine accord ingredient with sweet, diffusive floral-fruity character
- IFRA compliant with established safety profile for rinse-off and leave-on applications
- FEMA GRAS listed for food use providing dual flavor and fragrance functionality
- High volume, competitively priced from reliable Chinese manufacturers