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methyl benzoate
benzoic acid methyl ester

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Name:methyl benzoate
CAS Number: 93-58-3Picture of molecule3D/inchi
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:202-259-7
FDA UNII: 6618K1VJ9T
Nikkaji Web:J9.149I
Beilstein Number:1072099
MDL:MFCD00008421
CoE Number:260
XlogP3:2.10 (est)
Molecular Weight:136.15016000
Formula:C8 H8 O2
BioActivity Summary:listing
NMR Predictor:Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox)
Category: cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
 
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JECFA Food Flavoring:851 methyl benzoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings:09.725 methyl benzoate
DG SANTE Food Contact Materials:methyl benzoate
FEMA Number:2683 methyl benzoate
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):93-58-3 ; METHYL BENZOATE
FDA Regulation:
FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances
Sec. 172.515 Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants.
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00
Halogens:Chlorine free
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: Yes
Specific Gravity:1.08200 to 1.08900 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 9.003 to 9.062
Refractive Index:1.51300 to 1.52000 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point: -13.00 to -12.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 198.00 to 199.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 112.00 to 113.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Acid Value: 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure:0.380000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C.
Vapor Density:4.68 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point: 181.00 °F. TCC ( 83.00 °C. )
logP (o/w): 2.120
Shelf Life: 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage:store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in:
 alcohol
 fixed oils
 kerosene
 paraffin oil, cloudy
 water, 2100 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
Insoluble in:
 water
 glycerin
Stability:
 non-discoloring in most media
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Type: phenolic
Odor Strength:high ,
recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less
Substantivity:4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
phenolic wintergreen almond floral cananga
Odor Description:at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. phenolic wintergreen almond floral cananga
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982)
Odor sample from: Berje Inc.
chemical phenolic cherry
Odor Description:Chemical with a phenolic and cherry pit note
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 5, 79, (1994)
Flavor Type: phenolic
phenolic cherry camphoreous
Taste Description: at 30.00 ppm. Phenolic and cherry pit with a camphoraceous nuance
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 5, 79, (1994)
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
Symrise
Methyl benzoate
Odor Description:strong phenolic, similar to cresol/wintergreen oil, sweet-floral like ylang ylang, tuberose
Taste Description:medicinal-balsamic, in dilution slightly fruity
Useful in: brown nuts, vanilla, savory spices, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, sweet others, alcoholics.
Symrise
Methyl benzoate pure
Odor Description:strong phenolic, similar to cresol/wintergreen oil, sweet-floral like ylang ylang, tuberose
Taste Description:medical-balsamic, in dilution slightly fruity
Moellhausen
METHYL BENZOATE
Odor Description:aromatic, sweet floral with a fruity undertone
Taste Description:heavy sweet, slightly floral-fruity note (berry, cherry)
PerfumersWorld
Methyl Benzoate
Odor Description:harsh wintergreen cananga aromatic sweet fruity-narcotic-floral fruity Pungent heavy-sweet
Blends-well-with - +Oakmoss +Sandalwood +Musks +para-Tolyl Methyl Ether +Vetiver Cinnamic Alcohol
 
Cosmetic Information:
CosIng:cosmetic data
Cosmetic Uses: perfuming agents
preservatives
skin conditioning
 
Suppliers:
Advanced Biotech
METHYL BENZOATE NATURAL
98% min.
Alfrebro
METHYL BENZOATE NATURAL
Odor: Fruity, Fragrant
Allan Chemical
Methyl Benzoate
Ambles Nature et Chimie
METHYL BENZOATE NAT
Anhui Haibei
Methyl Benzoate natural
Odor: Harsh wintergreen cananga
Augustus Oils
Methyl Benzoate
Services
Aurochemicals
METHYL BENZOATE, Natural
Axxence Aromatic
METHYL BENZOATE Natural
Kosher
Sustainability
Bell Flavors & Fragrances
Methyl Benzoate
Berjé
Methyl Benzoate
Media
Charkit Chemical
METHYL BENZOATE
Creatingperfume.com
Methyl Benzoate
Odor: Ylang Ylang Fruity
ECSA Chemicals
METHYL BENZOATE
ECSA TRADE THE MOST UPDATED FINANCIAL PUBLICATION ON THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY
Ernesto Ventós
METHYL BENZOATE NATURAL
Odor: FLORAL,FRUITY,SWEET,DEEP,PUNGENT
Ernesto Ventós
METHYL BENZOATE
Odor: FLORAL, FRUITY, SWEET
Excellentia International
Methyl Benzoate Natural
ExtraSynthese
For experimental / research use only.
Benzoic acid methylester (GC) ≥98%
Fleurchem
methyl benzoate natural
Glentham Life Sciences
Methyl benzoate
Indukern F&F
METHYL BENZOATE
Odor: AROMATIC, FLORAL, SWEET
K.L. Koh Enterprise
METHYL BENZOATE
Keva
METHYL BENZOATE
Odor: Sweet, slightly pungent, floral
Lluch Essence
METHYL BENZOATE NATURAL
Lluch Essence
METHYL BENZOATE
M&U International
Methyl Benzoate, Kosher
M&U International
Nat. Methyl Benzoate
Mane
Methyl Benzoate
Odor: Spicy Woody Medicinal
Moellhausen
METHYL BENZOATE
Odor: aromatic, sweet floral with a fruity undertone
Flavor: heavy sweet, slightly floral-fruity note (berry, cherry)
Pearlchem Corporation
Methyl Benzoate
Pearlchem Corporation
Natural Methyl Benzoate
Pell Wall Perfumes
Methyl Benzoate
Penta International
METHYL BENZOATE FCC
Penta International
METHYL BENZOATE NATURAL
Penta International
METHYL BENZOATE
PerfumersWorld
Methyl Benzoate
Odor: harsh wintergreen cananga aromatic sweet fruity-narcotic-floral fruity Pungent heavy-sweet
Use: Blends-well-with - +Oakmoss +Sandalwood +Musks +para-Tolyl Methyl Ether +Vetiver Cinnamic Alcohol
Prinova
Methyl Benzoate
Prodasynth
METHYL BENZOATE
(> 98%)
Odor: FLORAL, FRUITY, SWEET
R C Treatt & Co Ltd
Methyl Benzoate
Reincke & Fichtner
Methyl Benzoate natural
Reincke & Fichtner
Methyl Benzoate
Sigma-Aldrich
Methyl benzoate, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Certified Food Grade Products
Sigma-Aldrich
Methyl benzoate, natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
SRS Aromatics
METHYL BENZOATE
Symrise
Methyl benzoate
Odor: strong phenolic, similar to cresol/wintergreen oil, sweet-floral like ylang ylang, tuberose
Flavor: medicinal-balsamic, in dilution slightly fruity
Useful in: brown nuts, vanilla, savory spices, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, sweet others, alcoholics.
SysKem Chemie
Methyl Benzoate
Taytonn ASCC
Methyl Benzoate
TCI AMERICA
For experimental / research use only.
Methyl Benzoate >99.0%(GC)
The Good Scents Company
methyl benzoate
Odor: phenolic wintergreen almond floral cananga
The John D. Walsh Company
Methyl Benzoate
The Lermond Company
METHYL BENZOATE
The Perfumers Apprentice
Methyl Benzoate
Odor: Bitter nutty, or cherry pit flavored, chemical, lightly floral with nuances of wintergreen
U. K. Aromatics and Chemicals
METHYL BENZOATE
Odor: phenolic wintergreen almond floral cananga
Flavor: Heavy sweet, slightly floral-fruity note (berry, cherry), medicinal-balsamic, in dilution slightly fruity
Ungerer & Company
Methyl Benzoate
Vigon International
Methyl Benzoate FCC
Odor: Strong phenolic, similar to cresol/wintergreen oil, sweet-floral like ylang ylang, tuberose
Vigon International
Methyl Benzoate Natural
WholeChem
Methyl benzoate
Zanos
Methyl Benzoate
 
Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
R 42/43 - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
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Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H227 - Combustible liquid
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P330 - Rinse mouth.
P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Human Experience:
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rabbit LD50 2170 mg/kg
(Graham & Kuizenga, 1945)

gavage-guinea pig LD50 4100 mg/kg
(Kravets-Bekker & Ivanova, 1970)

oral-rat LD50 2170 mg/kg
(Graham & Kuizenga, 1945)

gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 1350 mg/kg
(Jenner et al., 1964)

gavage-mouse LD50 3330 mg/kg
(Jenner et al., 1964)

oral-guinea pig LD50 4100 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 937, 1974.

oral-mouse LD50 3330 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964.

oral-rabbit LD50 2170 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945.

oral-rat LD50 1177 mg/kg
SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY)
Fiziologicheski Aktivnye Veshchestva. Physiologically Active Substances. Vol. 18, Pg. 69, 1986.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-cat LDLo 10000 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 84, Pg. 358, 1945.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined
 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
limits in the finished product for - "leave on the skin contact":
  0.5000 % Recommendation.
limits in the finished product for - "wash off the skin contact":
  0.5000 % Recommendation.
limits in the finished product for - "no skin contact":
  4.0000 % Recommendation.
Recommendation for methyl benzoate usage levels up to:
  4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
 
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 40.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 230.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: I
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -9.90000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -2.20000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -61.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -4.50000
fruit ices: -4.50000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -8.40000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
 
Safety References:
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 52 (FGE.52): Consideration of hydroxy- and alkoxy-substituted benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20Rev1 (2009)
View page or View pdf

Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
View page or View pdf

Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
View page or View pdf

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WGK Germany:1
methyl benzoate
Chemidplus:0000093583
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:93-58-3
 
References:
 methyl benzoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:93-58-3
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Flavornet:93-58-3
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FooDB:FDB012198
Export Tariff Code:2916.31.5000
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Formulations/Preparations:
•grades: technical, food chemicals codex •concn in final product: usual: soap 0.02%, detergent 0.002%, creams, lotions 0.01%, & perfume 0.08%; maximum: soap 0.10%, detergent 0.01%, creams, lotions 0.03%, & perfume 0.40%. •oxidate le 86% methyl benzoate •98% pure grades
 
Potential Blenders and core components note
For Odor
aldehydic
citrus carbaldehyde
FR
decanal (aldehyde C-10)
FL/FR
9-
decenal
FL/FR
dodecanal (aldehyde C-12 lauric)
FL/FR
nonanal (aldehyde C-9)
FL/FR
amber
angelica root oil
FL/FR
cistus ladaniferus resinoid
FL/FR
animal
ethyl 4-methyl salicylate
FL/FR
anisic
ortho-
acetanisole
FL/FR
methyl 4-methyl benzoate
FL/FR
balsamic
2-
acetyl furan
FL/FR
iso
amyl benzoate
FL/FR
benzyl benzoate
FL/FR
laevo-
bornyl acetate
FL/FR
iso
bornyl acetate
FL/FR
iso
butyl cinnamate
FL/FR
fir needle oil siberia
FL/FR
myrrh oil
FL/FR
camphoreous
camphor tree bark oil
FL/FR
herbal ethanone
FR
caramellic
maltyl isobutyrate
FL/FR
citrus
bergamot oil
FL/FR
dihydromyrcenol
FL/FR
grapefruit pentanol
FR
methyl heptenone
FL/FR
blood
orange oil italy
FL/FR
sweet
orange peel oil c.p. brazil
FL/FR
tetrahydromyrcenol
FR
floral
acetophenone
FL/FR
benzyl acetate
FL/FR
benzyl alcohol
FL/FR
bois de rose oil brazil
FL/FR
coriander seed oil
FL/FR
para-
cresyl acetate
FL/FR
cyclamen aldehyde
FL/FR
cyclohexyl ethyl alcohol
FL/FR
ethyl ortho-anisate
FL/FR
floral pyranol
FR
geranium oil bourbon
FL/FR
heliotropin
FL/FR
(Z)-3-
hexen-1-yl salicylate
FL/FR
alpha-
hexyl cinnamaldehyde
FL/FR
ho leaf oil
FR
hyacinth ether
FR
linalool
FL/FR
laevo-
linalool
FL/FR
linalool oxide
FL/FR
linalool residues
FR
linalyl acetate terpenes
FR
menthadienyl formate
FR
methyl dihydrojasmonate
FL/FR
muguet carboxaldehyde
FR
neryl acetate
FL/FR
petitgrain oil paraguay
FL/FR
phenethyl acetate
FL/FR
phenethyl alcohol
FL/FR
rose absolute (rosa damascena) bulgaria
FL/FR
rose butanoate
FL/FR
tetrahydrolinalool
FL/FR
ylang ylang flower oil
FL/FR
fruity
iso
amyl acetate
FL/FR
iso
amyl butyrate
FL/FR
benzaldehyde
FL/FR
benzaldehyde glycrol acetal
FL/FR
benzyl propionate
FL/FR
3-
benzyl-4-heptanone
FL/FR
ethyl acetoacetate
FL/FR
ethyl butyrate
FL/FR
ethyl heptanoate
FL/FR
ethyl methyl-para-tolyl glycidate
FL/FR
ginsene
FR
green acetate
FR
propyl isobutyrate
FL/FR
prunus amygdalus amara seed extract
FL/FR
meta-
tolualdehyde
FL/FR
green
acetaldehyde ethyl phenethyl acetal
FL/FR
benzaldehyde dimethyl acetal
FL/FR
ethyl (E,Z)-2,4-decadienoate
FL/FR
heptanal dimethyl acetal
FL/FR
(Z)-3-
hexen-1-ol
FL/FR
(Z)-3-
hexen-1-yl acetate
FL/FR
(Z)-3-
hexen-1-yl benzoate
FL/FR
2,4-
ivy carbaldehyde
FL/FR
(Z)-
leaf acetal
FL/FR
narcissus flower absolute
FR
phenyl acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal
FL/FR
3-
phenyl propionaldehyde
FL/FR
styralyl acetate
FL/FR
herbal
clary sage oil france
FL/FR
iso
dihydrolavandulol
FR
(Z)-iso
dihydrolavandulyl acetate
FR
eucalyptus globulus oil
FL/FR
herbal undecanol
FR
hyssop oil
FL/FR
lavender absolute bulgaria
FL/FR
linalyl acetate
FL/FR
para-
menthane-3,8-diol
FL/FR
nopyl acetate
FR
piperitone
FL/FR
rosemary absolute
FL/FR
rosemary oil spain
FL/FR
common
tansy flower oil
FR
common
tansy flower oil dutch
FR
alpha-
terpinyl acetate
FL/FR
viridiflorol
FL/FR
mentholic
cornmint oil
FL/FR
cornmint oil india
FL/FR
laevo-
menthyl acetate
FL/FR
minty
ethyl salicylate
FL/FR
homo
menthyl acetate
FL/FR
wintergreen oil
FL/FR
mossy
oakmoss absolute
FL/FR
naphthyl
2,4-
dimethyl benzaldehyde
FL/FR
para-
methyl anisole
FL/FR
phenolic
2,3-
dimethyl benzofuran
FL/FR
4-
vinyl phenol
FL/FR
2,3-
xylenol
FL/FR
powdery
para-
anisyl alcohol
FL/FR
spicy
cassia bark oil china
FL/FR
(E)-iso
eugenol
FR
methyl isoeugenol
FL/FR
black
pepper oil
FL/FR
sulfurous
buchu mercaptan
FL/FR
cassis pentanone
FL/FR
passiflora acetate
FL/FR
terpenic
cypress leaf oil
FR
frankincense oil
FL/FR
alpha-
terpineol
FL/FR
thujonic
armoise oil
FR
common
tansy oil canada
FR
woody
cistus twig/leaf oil
FL/FR
methyl cedryl ketone
FL/FR
patchouli ethanone
FR
sandalwood oil
FL/FR
spruce needle oil canada
FL/FR
vetiver oil haiti
FL/FR
woody acetate
FR
(Z)-
woody amylene
FR
For Flavor
No flavor group found for these
cistus ladaniferus resinoid
FL/FR
9-
decenal
FL/FR
ethyl 4-methyl salicylate
FL/FR
ethyl ortho-anisate
FL/FR
para-
menthane-3,8-diol
FL/FR
methyl 4-methyl benzoate
FL/FR
4-
methyl salicylaldehyde
FL
piperitenone oxide
FL
viridiflorol
FL/FR
aldehydic
aldehydic
nonanal (aldehyde C-9)
FL/FR
aromatic
para-
cresyl acetate
FL/FR
balsamic
benzyl benzoate
FL/FR
laevo-
bornyl acetate
FL/FR
iso
butyl cinnamate
FL/FR
fir needle oil siberia
FL/FR
myrrh oil
FL/FR
camphoreous
camphor tree bark oil
FL/FR
chemical
2,3-
dimethyl benzofuran
FL/FR
cherry
heliotropin
FL/FR
citrus
bergamot oil
FL/FR
laevo-
linalool
FL/FR
linalool
FL/FR
blood
orange oil italy
FL/FR
sweet
orange peel oil c.p. brazil
FL/FR
alpha-
terpineol
FL/FR
verbena oil france
FL
cooling
homo
menthyl acetate
FL/FR
estery
ethyl acetoacetate
FL/FR
fatty
(Z)-3-
hexen-1-yl benzoate
FL/FR
floral
bois de rose oil brazil
FL/FR
geranium oil bourbon
FL/FR
linalyl acetate
FL/FR
methyl dihydrojasmonate
FL/FR
neryl acetate
FL/FR
phenethyl alcohol
FL/FR
rose absolute (rosa damascena) bulgaria
FL/FR
tetrahydrolinalool
FL/FR
ylang ylang flower oil
FL/FR
fruity
iso
amyl acetate
FL/FR
iso
amyl benzoate
FL/FR
para-
anisyl alcohol
FL/FR
benzaldehyde
FL/FR
benzaldehyde glycrol acetal
FL/FR
benzyl acetate
FL/FR
benzyl alcohol
FL/FR
benzyl propionate
FL/FR
3-
benzyl-4-heptanone
FL/FR
ethyl butyrate
FL/FR
ethyl heptanoate
FL/FR
ethyl methyl-para-tolyl glycidate
FL/FR
propyl isobutyrate
FL/FR
rose butanoate
FL/FR
styralyl acetate
FL/FR
meta-
tolualdehyde
FL/FR
green
acetaldehyde ethyl phenethyl acetal
FL/FR
angelica root oil
FL/FR
benzaldehyde dimethyl acetal
FL/FR
cassis pentanone
FL/FR
cyclamen aldehyde
FL/FR
cyclohexyl ethyl alcohol
FL/FR
dihydromyrcenol
FL/FR
ethyl (E,Z)-2,4-decadienoate
FL/FR
heptanal dimethyl acetal
FL/FR
(Z)-3-
hexen-1-ol
FL/FR
(Z)-3-
hexen-1-yl acetate
FL/FR
(Z)-3-
hexen-1-yl salicylate
FL/FR
2,4-
ivy carbaldehyde
FL/FR
(Z)-
leaf acetal
FL/FR
linalool oxide
FL/FR
methyl heptenone
FL/FR
oakmoss absolute
FL/FR
phenyl acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal
FL/FR
3-
phenyl propionaldehyde
FL/FR
herbal
clary sage oil france
FL/FR
coriander seed oil
FL/FR
eucalyptus globulus oil
FL/FR
hyssop oil
FL/FR
lavender absolute bulgaria
FL/FR
petitgrain oil paraguay
FL/FR
rosemary absolute
FL/FR
rosemary oil spain
FL/FR
honey
phenethyl acetate
FL/FR
jammy
maltyl isobutyrate
FL/FR
mentholic
cornmint oil
FL/FR
minty
cornmint oil india
FL/FR
ethyl salicylate
FL/FR
laevo-
menthyl acetate
FL/FR
piperitone
FL/FR
wintergreen oil
FL/FR
naphthyl
2,4-
dimethyl benzaldehyde
FL/FR
para-
methyl anisole
FL/FR
nutty
2-
acetyl furan
FL/FR
prunus amygdalus amara seed extract
FL/FR
phenolic
4-
vinyl phenol
FL/FR
2,3-
xylenol
FL/FR
powdery
ortho-
acetanisole
FL/FR
acetophenone
FL/FR
soapy
dodecanal (aldehyde C-12 lauric)
FL/FR
spicy
cassia bark oil china
FL/FR
methyl isoeugenol
FL/FR
black
pepper oil
FL/FR
sulfurous
buchu mercaptan
FL/FR
methyl 2-(methyl thio) butyrate
FL
methyl thiomethyl butyrate
FL
sweet
2-
acetyl-3-methyl thiophene
FL
tropical
passiflora acetate
FL/FR
waxy
iso
amyl butyrate
FL/FR
decanal (aldehyde C-10)
FL/FR
alpha-
hexyl cinnamaldehyde
FL/FR
woody
iso
bornyl acetate
FL/FR
cistus twig/leaf oil
FL/FR
frankincense oil
FL/FR
methyl cedryl ketone
FL/FR
sandalwood oil
FL/FR
spruce needle oil canada
FL/FR
alpha-
terpinyl acetate
FL/FR
vetiver oil haiti
FL/FR
 
Potential Uses:
FRacacia
FRbubble gum
FRcastoreum
FRcherry
FRclove
FRcranberry
FRfloral
FRgardenia
FRgeranium
FRhay new mown hay
FRhuckleberry
FRjasmin
FRjonquil
FRlabdanum
FRleather
FRmeadowsweet
FRmint
FRmoss
FRorange blossom
 peau d'espagne
FRpineapple
FRraspberry
FRrose
FRstrawberry
FRtuberose
FRvanilla
FRvetiver
FRwintergreen
FRylang ylang
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 acacia absolute @ 0.09%
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 allspice plant
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 apple fruit
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 betel leaf oil @ 2.33%
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 bilberry fruit
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 cananga oil china @ 2.70%
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 cassia plant
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 cassie absolute @ 0.09%
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 champaca absolute @ 1.00%
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 champaca concrete @ 5.00%
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 clove bud
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 clove fruit
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 clove plant
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 cranberry fruit
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 currant black currant fruit
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 currant black currant fruit
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 dill plant
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 dill seed oil
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 fig leaf
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 gardenia
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 hyacinthus orientalis absolute @ 0.09-0.10%
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 jasmin absolute concrete egypt @ 0.14%
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 jasmin sambac absolute egypt @ 0.30%
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 jonquil
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 kiwi fruit
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 michelia alba flower absolute @ 0.11%
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 michelia alba flower absolute @ 9.71%
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 narcissus
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 star fruit oil cuba @ 0.10%
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 tuberose
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 ylang ylang
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 ylang ylang oil @ 6.50%
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 ylang ylang oil CO2 extract @ 2.42%
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 ylang ylang oil I (cananga odorata hook. f. and thomas.) @ 3.35%
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 ylang ylang oil II (cananga odorata hook. f. and thomas.) @ 0.70%
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 ylang ylang oil III @ 0.20%
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Synonyms:
 benzoic acid methyl ester
 clorius
 methyl benzene carboxylate
 methyl benzenecarboxylate
o-methyl benzoate
ortho-methyl benzoate
 methyl benzoate FCC
 methyl benzoate natural
 methyl benzoate pure
 methylbenzoate
 niobe oil
 

Articles:

PubMed:Odour-active compounds in papaya fruit cv. Red Maradol.
J-Stage:A Novel Alkaline Esterase from Sporosarcina sp. nov. Strain eSP04 Catalyzing the Hydrolysis of a Wide Variety of Aryl-carboxylic Acid Esters
PubMed:A highly sensitive quantification of phytosterols through an inexpensive derivatization.
PubMed:Imaging evolutionarily conserved neural networks: preferential activation of the olfactory system by food-related odor.
PubMed:Overexpression of the apple alcohol acyltransferase gene alters the profile of volatile blends in transgenic tobacco leaves.
PubMed:Synthesis of the food flavoring methyl benzoate by genetically engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
PubMed:Pharmacokinetic profile of zafirlukast.
PubMed:Quantitative gas chromatography-olfactometry carried out at different dilutions of an extract. Key differences in the odor profiles of four high-quality Spanish aged red wines.
PubMed:Identification and quantification of impact odorants of aged red wines from Rioja. GC-olfactometry, quantitative GC-MS, and odor evaluation of HPLC fractions.
PubMed:Analysis for organic residues from aids to polymerization used to make plastics intended for food contact.
PubMed:Microbial populations of Botrytis cinerea-inoculated strawberry fruit exposed to four volatile compounds.
PubMed:Chloromethane, a Novel Methyl Donor for Biosynthesis of Esters and Anisoles in Phellinus pomaceus.
 
Notes:
Gives good body. Present in various flower oils, banana, cherry, pimento berry, ceriman (Monstera deliciosa), clove bud and stem, mustard, coffee, black tea, dill, starfruit and cherimoya (Annona cherimola). Used in flavourings It is one of many compounds that is attractive to males of various species of orchid bees, who apparently gather the chemical to synthesize pheromones; it is commonly used as bait to attract and collect these bees for study.; Methyl benzoate is an ester with the chemical formula C6H5COOCH3. It is formed by the condensation of methanol and benzoic acid. It is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid that is insoluble with water, but miscible with most organic solvents.
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