Benzyl Propionate

Givaudan

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Olfactive Family according to source: Floral. The confirmed product profile combines jasmine-like, floral, fruity.

floral

jasmine-like

floral

fruity

Effect in a formula

Floral building block

Heart modifier

Accord bridge

Can build or modify floral hearts and connect adjacent fresh, green, or fruity facets.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer specification for this product grade: Up to 25%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: connects and nuances the floral heart. Medium: builds body and a recognizable floral signature. High: can become the main theme and reduce transparency or contrast.

Up to 25%

Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

TenacitySeveral hours

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

Jasmine

floral accords

fruity accords

Chemical context

CAS122-63-4

Chemical namePhenylmethyl propanoate

FormulaC10H12O2

Molecular weight164 g/mol

Function classAromatic (benzene ring)

No vapour pressure with an explicitly reported temperature.

No vapor pressure classification: A reliable numerical vapor pressure with explicitly documented measurement temperature is missing.

Source: Givaudan Fragrance Molecules – Benzyl Propionate

Open source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07