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BENZYL BENZOATE

Last update on Jun 18, 2024
Benzyl Benzoate is a perfuming agent with a sweet but faint balsamic smell. It can be found in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products including baby care to enhance user experience. This ingredient is also a potent solvent with antimicrobial properties that protect the skin and increase the shelf life of products. However, Benzyl Benzoate has allergen potential and is known to irritate the skin. It is not friendly to sensitive skin as it can penetrate deep within and disrupt the skin’s naturally protective lipids. Due to this, in most products, it is permissible to be used only in very low concentrations. The chemical formula of Benzyl Benzoate is C14H12O2.
CAS Number: 120-51-4Chem/IUPAC Name: Benzyl benzoate; Phenylmethyl benzoateEINECS/ELINCS No: 204-402-9COSING REF No: 32154

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Chocolate Fragrance Oil

by New Directions Aromatics

INCI: BENZYL BENZOATE | ETHYL LACTATE | ETHYL VANILLIN | VANILLIN
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Bitter Almond Fragrance Oil

by New Directions Aromatics

INCI: BENZALDEHYDE | BENZOIC ACID | BENZYL BENZOATE
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White Tea & Ginger Fragrance Oil

by New Directions Aromatics

INCI: BENZYL BENZOATE | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | CITRAL | LINALOOL | LINALYL ACETATE | ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT OIL | D-LIMONENE | STYRALYL ALCOHOL
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What is BENZYL BENZOATE used for?

Benzyl Benzoate is a unique ingredient with anti bacterial and fragrance properties, finding extensive use in skin care and cosmetics.
  • Skin care: Benzyl Benzoate is used in skin care for its antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory properties. It effectively treats scabies and lice infestations by killing the mites and lice. Additionally, its soothing properties help reduce skin irritation and inflammation, providing relief from itching and discomfort associated with these conditions
  • Decorative cosmetics: In cosmetics, Benzyl Benzoate functions as a solvent and fragrance ingredient. It helps dissolve other ingredients, improving the texture and application of products. Its mild antimicrobial properties also enhance the preservation of formulations, making it a valuable component in perfumes, creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products

Origin

Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally derived from plants such as plumeria and cinnamon. But for cosmetics, it is usually made synthetically through the esterification of benzoic acid with benzyl alcohol. This process typically involves heating the two compounds together in the presence of an acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid, which facilitates the reaction. The mixture is then distilled to purify the Benzyl Benzoate.

What does BENZYL BENZOATE do in a formulation?

ANTIMICROBIAL|
PERFUMING|
PRESERVATIVE|
SKIN PROTECTING|
SOLVENT

Safety Profile

Benzyl Benzoate is generally considered safe for use when used at appropriate concentrations. It is well-tolerated by most individuals, but can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive users. Overuse or high concentrations may lead to toxicity, particularly in children. Patch testing the product containing Benzyl Benzoate is required.

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BENZYL BENZOATE technical profile

Property Values
Boiling Point 234°C
Melting Point 21°C
Solubility Insoluble in water
Viscosity
 Low