Benzyl Benzoate - 500g Odour (decreasing): Mild, solvent, balsamic. Benzyl benzoate is a synthetic chemical used as a fragrance ingredient, artificial flavour, preservative, and solvent. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. Uses: A useful perfumery solvent particularly helpful for nitro-musks, certain natural extracts and other very low-polarity ingredients that can be difficult to dissolve. A classic fixative-blender and modifier in heavier florals, Oriental type fragrances, Tuberose, Yiang Ylang, Lily, Gardenia, etc. CAS: 120-51-4