- CAS number
- 93-58-3
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 3
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
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Description
Methyl benzoate features sweet and woody notes with aromas of wintergreen, almond, and Cananga blossom. This ingredient occurs naturally in plums, hops, mustard, and clove oil. Perfumers often produce a nature-identical version in laboratories, ensuring consistent quality and helping preserve natural resources. The laboratory-produced version can derive from various sources, including renewable materials, offering a more sustainable approach to fragrance creation.
Reported natural sources
PlumsClove Bud OilHopsMustard
Additional information
The Cananga blossom, also known as ylang-ylang, is one of perfumery's most prized ingredients, with methyl benzoate contributing to its signature scent found in many famous fragrances.
In nature, methyl benzoate acts as a natural communication medium between plants and insects, attracting pollinators and aiding plant reproduction.
Laboratory production of methyl benzoate requires up to 20 times fewer natural resources compared to extraction from natural sources, making it a responsibly minded choice for the fragrance industry.
CAS number
93-58-3
Other names
Methyl benzene carboxylateOrtho-methyl benzoateMethyl benzoateMethyl benzenecarboxylateBenzoic acid, methyl esterNiobe oilClorius
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The safety of methyl benzoate has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), with a peer-reviewed safety assessment published. It can be used safely in everyday products at current use levels. Safety evaluations for this ingredient have been conducted by various regulatory bodies worldwide.