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Identifiers

Manufacturer

IFF

CAS number

6789-88-4

CAS (all sources)

6789-88-4

CAS (Perfumiarz)

6789-88-4

CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

6789-88-4

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

HEXYL BENZOATE

IUPAC name (FraterWork)

hexyl benzoate

INCI (Hekserij)

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EC number (Hekserij)

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FEMA (Hekserij)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

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Scent profile

Note (Perfumiarz)

Base note

Note type (FraterWork)

Base Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Balsamic

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Hexyl Benzoate delivers a fresh balsamic character with clean woody notes, embodying the scent of freshly stripped cypress twigs ready for distillation—sappy, coniferous, and bright with sweet-herbaceous undertones.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts 192 hours on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

Colourless liquid

Descriptions

Description

Hexyl Benzoate is a classic molecule with a scent that is difficult to categorize. It is used as a fixative for Labdanum, enhancing the longevity and depth of the fragrance, while contributing its own subtle, fresh, and balsamic green notes with hints of pine.

Odor description (Perfumiarz)

Hexyl Benzoate is a classic molecule with a scent that is difficult to categorize. It is used as a fixative for Labdanum, enhancing the longevity and depth of the fragrance, while contributing its own subtle, fresh, and balsamic green notes with hints of pine.

Comment (FraterWork)

Hexyl benzoate opens with a remarkably fresh take on balsamic—clean and sappy rather than heavy or cloying. The woody-green character evokes freshly stripped cypress branches ready for distillation. Sweet herbaceous undertones provide warmth without muddiness. This ester excels as a fixative, particularly for labdanum where it extends longevity while contributing its own subtle character. You'll find it indispensable in amber compositions needing freshness alongside depth. Chypre and fougère structures benefit from its ability to bridge woody and balsamic elements seamlessly. The exceptional 192-hour substantivity makes hexyl benzoate a true base note anchor. Use it to add clean, sappy freshness to coniferous accords or to lift heavier balsamic materials. It blends beautifully with woods and resins, never dominating but always supporting. aromachem Best Seller

Notes

Hexyl benzoate opens with a remarkably fresh take on balsamic—clean and sappy rather than heavy or cloying. The woody-green character evokes freshly stripped cypress branches ready for distillation. Sweet herbaceous undertones provide warmth without muddiness. This ester excels as a fixative, particularly for labdanum where it extends longevity while contributing its own subtle character. You'll find it indispensable in amber compositions needing freshness alongside depth. Chypre and fougère structures benefit from its ability to bridge woody and balsamic elements seamlessly. The exceptional 192-hour substantivity makes hexyl benzoate a true base note anchor. Use it to add clean, sappy freshness to coniferous accords or to lift heavier balsamic materials. It blends beautifully with woods and resins, never dominating but always supporting. aromachem Best Seller

Usage

Average use (FraterWork)

0.05% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Functions as an exceptional modifier and blender; supports labdanum accords; extends middle note tenacity.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

No restriction for category 4

Links

Perfumiarzhttps://perfumiarz.com/products/hexyl-benzoate

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/hexyl-benzoate

Hexyl Benzoate

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