Amyl Benzoate
AKA “PENTYL BENZOATE, Benzoic acid, pentyl ester, n-Pentyl benzoate, n-Amyl benzoate, EINECS 218-077-6, BRN 2046708, AI3-07998”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Amyl benzoate
AKA: PENTYL BENZOATE, Benzoic acid, Pentyl ester, N-Pentyl benzoate, N-Amyl benzoate, EINECS 218-077-6, BRN 2046708, AI3-07998
Synthetic · Perfuming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Fragrance
Solvent
Synthetic
Clean
A synthetic fragrance component that adds a subtle, pleasant scent to the formula. Helps create the product's overall aromatic profile.
Formula
C12H16O2
Mol. Weight
192.25
CAS #
2049-96-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Provides scent
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century. Used primarily as a fragrance component and solvent in cosmetics with no significant traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid and its Salts, and Benzyl Benzoate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Safety Assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid and its...
Wilbur Johnson, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler + 5 more
International journal of toxicology, 2017
Safety Assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid and its...
Wilbur Johnson, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler + 5 more
International journal of toxicology, 2017
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR