Compound Monograph
Methyl benzoate
A fragrant benzoate ester with a sweet, floral-fruity odour, valued in perfumery and present in the essential oils of many flowers.
Classification
Methyl benzoate is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Methyl benzoate is one of the other constituents, found in Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang Ylang.