Ethyl Benzoate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 93-89-0, Benzoic ether, Ethyl benzenecarboxylate, Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester, Benzoyl ethyl ether, Ethylester kyseliny benzoove, FEMA No. 2422, Ethyl benzoate (natural)
Synthetic
Preservative
Clean
Ethyl benzoate is found in alcoholic beverages. Ethyl benzoate is found in various fruits, e.g. apple, banana, sweet cherry. Also present in milk, butter, wines, black tea, bourbon vanilla and fruit brandies. Ethyl benzoate is a flavouring agent As with many volatile esters, ethyl benzoate has a pleasant odor. It is a component of some artificial fruit flavors. Ethyl benzoate is the ester formed by the condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. It is a colorless liquid that is almost insoluble in water, but miscible with most organic solvents.
Solubility 0.72 mg/mL at 25 °C
Formula
C9H10O2
Mol. Weight
150.17
CAS #
93-89-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Prevents microbial growth
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Synthesized in the 19th century; identified as naturally occurring in some fruits. Used in cosmetics as a solvent and fragrance component, particularly in nail products and color cosmetics.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex V (Preservatives), Entry 1a.
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR