Benzyl Acetate Aroma Chemical

Floral & Fruity Fragrance Ingredient

Benzyl Acetate is a versatile fragrance and aroma chemical with a characteristic sweet, fruity, floral and jasmine-like odour. It is widely used in fine fragrance, perfume compounds, attar, agarbatti, incense, dhoop, soap, cosmetics, air fresheners and other fragrance applications.

Benzyl Acetate is especially valued for its ability to provide a smooth jasmine-floral character with fruity sweetness and can be used as an important component in floral and modern fragrance compositions.

ragrance Profile

Benzyl Acetate is recognized for a sweet, fresh, fruity-floral odour with a strong jasmine-like character.

Odour Character

• Jasmine-like
• Floral
• Sweet
• Fruity
• Fresh
• Soft
• Slightly balsamic

It is particularly useful in jasmine, white-floral, fruity-floral and fresh perfume accords.

Technical Details

Parameter	Typical Information
Product	Benzyl Acetate
CAS No.	140-11-4
FEMA No.	2145
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	150.18 g/mol
Chemical Type	Aromatic ester
Appearance	Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Odour	Sweet, fruity, floral, jasmine-like
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and many organic solvents
Main Application	Perfume, fragrance, incense, soap, cosmetics, air freshener

Exact specifications such as purity, density, refractive index and colour depend on the grade and batch. Refer to the relevant COA for guaranteed values.

Common Applications

Fine Fragrance & Perfume

Benzyl Acetate is widely used in floral and fruity perfume compositions, particularly jasmine and white-floral accords.

Fragrance Compounds

Useful for building jasmine, floral, fruity, fresh and sweet fragrance profiles.

Attar & Concentrated Perfume

Can be incorporated into concentrated fragrance systems to provide smooth floral-fruity volume.

Agarbatti & Incense

Suitable for agarbatti, incense sticks, dhoop sticks, dhoop cones and incense fragrance compounds, particularly floral and jasmine-type fragrances.

Soap & Personal Care

Used as a fragrance ingredient in soap, shampoo, shower products, body care and other fragranced formulations, subject to applicable regulations.

Cosmetics

Useful in cosmetic fragrance systems where a sweet floral and jasmine-like effect is required.

Air Freshener & Home Fragrance

Can contribute a pleasant floral-fruity freshness to room fragrances and air-freshener formulations.

Why Use Benzyl Acetate?

• Characteristic jasmine-floral odour
• Sweet fruity character
• Excellent floral fragrance building block
• Useful for jasmine and white-floral accords
• Adds softness and volume to fragrance compositions
• Suitable for perfume and fragrance compounds
• Useful in incense and agarbatti fragrances
• Compatible with floral, fruity, citrus, woody and musk materials

Professional Fragrance Blending

Benzyl Acetate is particularly useful alongside:

Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzaldehyde • Linalool • Hedione • Phenethyl Alcohol • Geraniol • Citronellol • DMBCA • Ylang-Ylang materials • Jasmine materials • Musk materials

It can be used to create jasmine, white-floral, fruity-floral and fresh floral accords.

For professional formulation, its relatively recognizable jasmine character should be balanced with supporting floral, green, fruity and woody materials according to the desired fragrance profile.

Benzyl Acetate for Agarbatti & Incense

In incense fragrance compounds, Benzyl Acetate can be used to introduce a sweet floral-jasmine opening and body. It can be combined with suitable floral, woody, musk and fixative materials to develop a more complete incense fragrance profile.

Storage

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. Protect from excessive heat, direct sunlight, moisture and contamination. Keep the container closed when not in use.

Handling & Safety

For professional and industrial fragrance formulation use. Handle according to the applicable SDS, COA, technical specification and local regulatory requirements. Avoid unnecessary contact with skin and eyes and use appropriate personal protective equipment.