Benzyl benzoate cas 120-51-4 is white oily liquid, slightly viscous, pure benzyl benzoate is a sheet-like crystal; Has a faint aroma of plum and almond; Insoluble in water and glycerol, soluble in most organic solvents.
It is a good fixative, diluent or solvent in essence, especially in flower flavor type.
It can be used as a modifier in heavy floral and oriental fragrances, as well as fragrances such as evening jasmine, ylang ylang, lilac, and gardenia.
Benzyl benzoate is also a stabilizer for high carbon aldehydes or alcohol fragrances, and is a good solvent for certain solid fragrances.
In the edible essence formula, it is also commonly used as a fixative.