Aromavault

Identifiers

Manufacturer

Symrise

CAS number

100-51-6

CAS (all sources)

100-51-6

CAS (Perfumiarz)

100-51-6

CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

100-51-6

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

BENZYL ALCOHOL

IUPAC name (FraterWork)

Phenylmethanol

INCI (Hekserij)

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EC number (Hekserij)

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FEMA (Hekserij)

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UN number

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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

Phenylmethanol

Scent profile

Note (Perfumiarz)

Heart Note

Note type (FraterWork)

Heart Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Floral

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Benzyl alcohol has a mild, sweet floral aroma with subtle fruity undertones and a faint balsamic character that softens as it dries down.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts > 40 hours on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

Colourless liquid

Descriptions

Comment (FraterWork)

Benzyl alcohol is not a star note but a quiet workhorse. It polishes florals, dissolves tough ingredients, and lends gentle fixative power. Keep it fresh, dose with restraint, and it will make your formulas feel more professional. Even traces (under 0.5%) can soften and naturalise floral bases built around harsh aroma chemicals like Benzyl Acetate. Due to its natural occurrence in many white florals and its blending properties, Benzyl Alcohol is frequently employed in the construction or support of accords such as Jasmine, Lilac, Gardenia, Tuberose, Heliotrope, Muguet (Lily of the Valley), Rose, Orange Blossom, and Ylang-Ylang. It is often found in formulations alongside materials like Benzyl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Lindenol [https://fraterworks.com/products/lindenol] (terpineol), Hydroxycitronellal [https://fraterworks.com/products/hydroxycitronellal], Lilial and Lyral and Methyl Anthranilate [https://fraterworks.com/products/methyl-anthranilate]. The odour of benzyl alcohol ranges from extremely faint, to mildly almond-like. The almond facet comes not from the material itself but degradation into benzaldehyde which is very common. Once you receive your benzyl alcohol you should keep it well sealed and in a cool dark place to maintain its freshness. aromachem Best Seller Missing_EU/Specs MISSING_HS_CODE_ORIGIN missing_IFRA51 missing_info no_reg

Notes

Benzyl alcohol is not a star note but a quiet workhorse. It polishes florals, dissolves tough ingredients, and lends gentle fixative power. Keep it fresh, dose with restraint, and it will make your formulas feel more professional. Even traces (under 0.5%) can soften and naturalise floral bases built around harsh aroma chemicals like Benzyl Acetate. Due to its natural occurrence in many white florals and its blending properties, Benzyl Alcohol is frequently employed in the construction or support of accords such as Jasmine, Lilac, Gardenia, Tuberose, Heliotrope, Muguet (Lily of the Valley), Rose, Orange Blossom, and Ylang-Ylang. It is often found in formulations alongside materials like Benzyl Acetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Lindenol [https://fraterworks.com/products/lindenol] (terpineol), Hydroxycitronellal [https://fraterworks.com/products/hydroxycitronellal], Lilial and Lyral and Methyl Anthranilate [https://fraterworks.com/products/methyl-anthranilate]. The odour of benzyl alcohol ranges from extremely faint, to mildly almond-like. The almond facet comes not from the material itself but degradation into benzaldehyde which is very common. Once you receive your benzyl alcohol you should keep it well sealed and in a cool dark place to maintain its freshness. aromachem Best Seller Missing_EU/Specs MISSING_HS_CODE_ORIGIN missing_IFRA51 missing_info no_reg

Usage

Average use (FraterWork)

5% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Solvent and fixative in floral compositions, particularly rose and jasmine accords.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

2.5% in finished product (Cat. 4)

Links

Perfumiarzhttps://perfumiarz.com/products/benzyl-alcohol

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/benzyl-alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol

Comments