Amyl Benzoate

AKA: PENTYL BENZOATE, 2049-96-9, Benzoic acid, Pentyl ester, N-Pentyl benzoate, N-Amyl benzoate, AI3-07998
Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
Pentyl benzoate has been reported in Helianthus annuus and Liriope spicata with data available.
Formula
C12H16O2
Mol. Weight
192.25
CAS #
2049-96-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant
Moisturizing
Provides scent
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century. Used primarily as a fragrance component and solvent in cosmetics with no significant traditional use.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR