Compound Monograph
Benzyl acetate
Benzyl acetate is an aromatic ester with a sweet floral, jasmine-like odor, common in flower essential oils.
Sources · 3
Where Does It Come From?
Benzyl acetate is a naturally occurring ester (aromatic), found in Jasmine, Ylang-ylang and 1 other source. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Principal source Jasmine Jasminum officinale Herb monograph →
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Source Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata Herb monograph → Concentration
Content by Source
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
Research & Evidence
Benzyl acetate is an aromatic ester with a sweet, floral, jasmine-like scent and is one of the major fragrance components of jasmine and several other flower essential oils. It is among the most widely used aroma chemicals in perfumery and flavoring, where it contributes a characteristic floral note.
Toxicity & Safety
Benzyl acetate is an established fragrance and flavor ingredient regarded as low in toxicity at the levels used in foods and cosmetics. As with most concentrated essential-oil constituents, the neat material can be irritating and is meant to be used diluted.
