Hexyl Benzoate, N-

IFF
Available
neat or unspecified
single substance

Short profile

Olfactive Family according to source: Woody. The documented product profile combines woody, balsamic, fresh, clean.

woody
woody
balsamic
fresh
clean

Effect in a formula

Woody building block
Structure provider
Drydown modifier

Can define the woody axis, structure the drydown and connect floral or amber parts; the specific dominance is dosage-dependent.

Use and dosage

No reliable numerical use range documented for this product grade. Low: contours the drydown. Medium: builds a recognizable woody axis. High: can overshadow floral or fresh parts and make the accord drier or more massive.

No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.

Behaviour and performance

No data available.

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

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS6789-88-4
Chemical nameHexyl benzoate
FormulaC13H18O2
Molecular weight206.28 g/mol
Function classEster
Vapour pressure0.001523 mmHg at 23 °C (0.203 Pa)
Relative VP bandmedium

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

At 23 °C a vapor pressure of 0.001523 mmHg (≈ 0.2030 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: medium. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion or skin/blotter duration.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Hexyl Benzoate, N-
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-07